Outlander Books in Order

by Diana Gabaldon · 9 books · ⭐ 4.5 average rating · Updated 2026-07-11

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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:

Publication order (recommended)

  1. Outlander(1991)
  2. Dragonfly in Amber(1992)
  3. Voyager(1993)
  4. Drums of Autumn(1996)
  5. The Fiery Cross(2001)
  6. A Breath of Snow and Ashes(2005)
  7. An Echo in the Bone(2009)
  8. Written in My Own Heart's Blood(2014)
  9. Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone(2021)

Good news: for this series, publication order and chronological order are the same — just read straight down the list.

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Frequently asked questions

How many books are in the Outlander series?

There are 9 books in the Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon, beginning with Outlander (1991) and most recently Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone (2021).

What is the first Outlander book?

The first book is Outlander, published in 1991. That's where new readers should start.

Should I read Outlander in publication or chronological order?

Publication and chronological order are identical for this series, so just follow the list.

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