Science Fiction/Fantasy Happy Birthday, Frank Herbert: “The gift of words is the gift of deception and illusion.” Jeff O'Neal Oct 8, 2012 Jeff O'Neal CEO and co-founder Jeff O'Neal is the executive editor of Book Riot and Panels. He also co-hosts The Book Riot Podcast. Follow him on Twitter: @thejeffoneal. View All posts by Jeff O'Neal You Might Also Like Here are the Highest-Rated Books From Every Country The 2023 Booker Prize Shortlist Has Been Announced No Sob Stories Here: 10 Lighthearted Classic Books 10 Books from 2013 That Aged Badly and 10 That are Still Worth Reading Your Favorite Authors' Favorite Pens Like Pressing a Bruise: Books I Regret Rereading