Non-Fiction:
* "Old Glory: An American Voyage" (1981): A classic of travel writing, chronicling Raban's journey down the Mississippi River by boat.
* "Bad Land: An American Romance" (1990): Explores the American West, blending history, personal reflection, and observations on the landscape.
* "Passage to Juneau: A Sea and Its Meanings" (1995): Raban's journey through the Inside Passage of Alaska, reflecting on the natural world and the human impact upon it.
* "The Coast: A Novel" (2002): A blend of travelogue and philosophical inquiry, exploring the English coastline.
* "The Last Landscape" (2007): Raban's final travel book, which journeys across the United States, grappling with themes of wilderness, history, and the changing American landscape.
Fiction:
* "The King's Huntsman" (1977): A historical novel set in medieval England.
* "The Red Hand" (1983): A novel inspired by the events of the Irish Troubles.
* "Foreign Land" (1986): A novel exploring themes of exile and belonging.
* "Hunting Mr. Heartbreak" (2009): Raban's final novel, a witty and poignant exploration of relationships and the meaning of life.
Raban's work is praised for its lyrical style, insightful observations, and unique blend of travel writing, memoir, and social commentary. He is considered one of the most important and influential writers of his generation.