Outlander Reading Order

Diana Gabaldon's Outlander series follows Claire Randall, a WWII nurse who travels back in time to 18th-century Scotland and falls in love with Highland warrior Jamie Fraser. The series spans 9 main novels (with a 10th planned) plus numerous novellas.

Our Recommendation: Main Series First Read the 9 main Outlander novels in order. The Lord John Grey novellas and short stories are optional and can be read after the main series.

Main Outlander Series

  1. OutlanderBuy NowAudible1991
  2. Dragonfly in AmberBuy NowAudible1992
  3. VoyagerBuy NowAudible1993
  4. Drums of AutumnBuy NowAudible1996
  5. The Fiery CrossBuy NowAudible2001
  6. A Breath of Snow and AshesBuy NowAudible2005
  7. An Echo in the BoneBuy NowAudible2009
  8. Written in My Own Heart's BloodBuy NowAudible2014
  9. Go Tell the Bees That I Am GoneBuy NowAudible2021
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Lord John Grey Series (Optional Spin-off)

Lord John Grey is a supporting character who gets his own mystery series. These can be read after book 3 (Voyager) or after completing the main series:

  1. Lord John and the Private MatterBuy NowAudible2003
  2. Lord John and the Brotherhood of the BladeBuy NowAudible2007
  3. The Scottish PrisonerBuy NowAudible2011

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Outlander books are there?

There are 9 main novels, with a 10th (the final book) planned. Diana Gabaldon has also written numerous novellas and the Lord John Grey spin-off series.

Is the Outlander series finished?

Not yet. Book 10 will be the final main novel, but Diana Gabaldon has indicated she may continue writing in the Outlander universe after that.

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