/lit/ - Literature

Hi /lit/. I don't lurk this board often, so I apologize if this is a common question, but I don't see "Culture" or "Iain Banks" mentioned in this thread, the previous /sffg/, nor the catalog.

Could I get some recs for books similar to the Culture series and Banks's writing style?

I don't think Banks's style is particularly amazing, but I find it easy and pleasurable to read and associate with. I think I also might like Niven's writing, but I've only read his Ringworld so far. Regardless, I absolutely adore the Culture series, and would love similar content.

Also, unrelated, but is there any good Culture-inspired concept art floating around?