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The Duke and I
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Julia Quinn - 8 books
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Series - Books in order
Outlander books in order
by Diana Gabaldon - 9 books - 1991-2021 - Updated June 2026
Outlander follows Claire Randall, a World War II nurse who falls through time to 18th century Scotland and into the arms of Jamie Fraser. The series spans 9 massive novels, multiple centuries, and two continents. Read in publication order.
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Start with this book
Most readers should start with Outlander. It gives you the cleanest entry point before continuing through the full series order.
9 books - read in publication order
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Contains affiliate links| # | Book | Published | Rating | Where to read |
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| 1 | Outlander OutlanderStart | 1991 | 4.2 | Kindle $9.99Paperback $12.99Audible $14.99Bookshop $16.00 |
| 2 | Dragonfly in Amber Dragonfly in Amber | 1992 | 4.2 | Kindle $9.99Paperback $12.99Audible $14.99Bookshop $16.00 |
| 3 | Voyager Voyager | 1993 | 4.2 | Kindle $9.99Paperback $12.99Audible $14.99Bookshop $16.00 |
| 4 | Drums of Autumn Drums of Autumn | 1996 | 4.1 | Kindle $9.99Paperback $12.99Audible $14.99Bookshop $16.00 |
| 5 | The Fiery Cross The Fiery Cross | 2001 | 4.0 | Kindle $9.99Paperback $12.99Audible $14.99Bookshop $16.00 |
| 6 | Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone | 2021 | 4.0 | Kindle $14.99Paperback $18.99Audible $14.99Bookshop $22.00 |
Outlander
4.2
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Dragonfly in Amber
4.2
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Voyager
4.2
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Drums of Autumn
4.1
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The Fiery Cross
4.0
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Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone
4.0
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Showing 6 of 9 - the openers plus the key entries. See the full 9-book list →
Our recommended reading order
Read in strict publication order starting with Outlander. The Lord John Grey novellas can be read after Voyager but are not required. The companion books (Outlandish Companion) are reference material for fans.
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Best book to start with
Outlander
Book #1, and still the best on-ramp. It sets up everything that makes this series work.
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Frequently asked questions
9 main novels plus several novellas. The 10th and final book is expected.
Either works. The show is very faithful to the books. Reading first gives you more interior detail about Claire and Jamie.
Publication order: Outlander, Dragonfly in Amber, Voyager, Drums of Autumn, The Fiery Cross, A Breath of Snow and Ashes, An Echo in the Bone, Written in My Own Heart's Blood, Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone.
Contains affiliate linksUpdated June 2026