Non-Fiction Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Non-Fiction books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Raw Spirit
Buy on Amazon2003
Tales From the Forbidden Planet
Buy on Amazon1987
Arrows Of Eros
Buy on Amazon1989
Dark
Buy on Amazon2000
The Space Opera Renaissance
Buy on Amazon2006
Crime Scenes Revisited: Scottish Popular Fiction
Buy on Amazon2006
Shoreline of Infinity 8½: Edinburgh International Book Festival Special Edition
Buy on Amazon2017
Burning Brightly
Buy on Amazon2021
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Non-Fiction series is publication order: 1. Raw Spirit (2003), 2. Tales From the Forbidden Planet (1987), 3. Arrows Of Eros (1989), 4. Dark (2000), 5. The Space Opera Renaissance (2006), and 3 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Non-Fiction series by Iain M. Banks contains 8 books. The series began in 2003 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Non-Fiction series is written by Iain M. Banks. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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