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Where to start with the Culture

The Culture books share a universe, not a plot - you can read them in almost any order. This is the order that eases you in without giving away the best surprises later.

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The Player of Games

The Player of Games

Iain M. Banks

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Use of Weapons

Use of Weapons

Iain M. Banks

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Consider Phlebas

Consider Phlebas

Iain M. Banks

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Excession

Excession

Iain M. Banks

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Look to Windward

Look to Windward

Iain M. Banks

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Matter

Matter

Iain M. Banks

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Surface Detail

Surface Detail

Iain M. Banks

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The Hydrogen Sonata

The Hydrogen Sonata

Iain M. Banks

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Inversions

Inversions

Iain M. Banks

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