Order of Iain M. Banks Books

Iain M. Banks (1954-2013) was a Scottish novelist known for his science fiction works under the name Iain M. Banks, which helped distinguish his literary fiction from his sci-fi novels. He is most recognized for his The Culture series. The Times newspaper in the UK named Banks one of “The 50 Greatest British Writers Since 1945.” He made his literary debut with The Wasp Factory in 1984 and subsequently balanced his time between the Culture series, which began in 1987, and standalone novels like Stonemouth. Below is a chronological list of Iain M. Banks’ books in order of publication.