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Dune undoubtedly is a masterpiece. But, it's neither fun nor light-hearted like OP requested.

Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari is the best book I've read in a while. It's like Guns, Germs and Steel but better argued and far greater in scope.

The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins was a great read too. A bit of a slog in some places but otherwise brilliant and insightful.

It's like Guns, Germs and Steel but better argued and far greater in scope.