BookBingeOutlander Books in Order
The short answer
Diana Gabaldon · 9 books
- How many books?
- There are 9 books in the Outlander series, published 1991–2021.
- Is it finished?
- No — it's ongoing, but the next book doesn't have a release date yet.
- Where to start
- Start with Outlander (1991).
About 8,300 pages — roughly 140 hours of reading
Outlander is a series of novels by American author Diana Gabaldon. The series spans from 1945 to the late 18th century.
Here is the complete Outlander reading order — all 9 books by Diana Gabaldon, in the order you should read them:
Reading order
- OutlanderClaire Randall is leading a double life.1991672 pages
- Dragonfly in AmberClaire Randall returns to Scotland with her daughter.1992864 pages
- VoyagerTheir love affair happened long ago.19931,024 pages
- Drums of AutumnClaire Randall was whisked back through time by a mysterious standing stone.1996928 pages
- The Fiery CrossThe year is 1771, and war is coming.2001992 pages
- A Breath of Snow and AshesThe year is 1772, the strife between King and Colonies is heating up.20051,200 pages
- An Echo in the BoneSpanning continents and centuries, the tale begun in Outlander continues.2009834 pages
- Written in My Own Heart's BloodThe eighth book in Diana Gabaldon's epic Outlander series.2014864 pages
- Go Tell the Bees That I Am GoneJamie Fraser and Claire Randall were torn apart by war.2021928 pages
Good news: for this series, reading order and publication order are the same — just read straight down the list.
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How many Outlander books are there?
There are 9 books in the Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon, from Outlander (1991) to Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone (2021). Together they run to about 8,300 pages.
Is the Outlander series finished?
No, it's ongoing. The most recent book is Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone (2021), and Diana Gabaldon hasn't dated the next one yet.
What is the first Outlander book?
Outlander (1991) is book one, at 672 pages. Claire Randall is leading a double life.
Should I read the Outlander series in publication order?
Yes. For the Outlander series, reading order and publication order are the same — Outlander (1991) through Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone (2021).
How long does it take to read all Outlander books?
About 8,300 pages across 9 books — roughly 140 hours at a page a minute. The longest is A Breath of Snow and Ashes (1,200 pages); the shortest is Outlander (672 pages).