Reading Order Guide
Outlander Reading Order
Complete Order
All 8 Books, In Order
The recommended reading order for the Outlander series. Start with book one and enjoy the ride.
Dragonfly in Amber
The sweeping sequel to Outlander — Claire and Jamie navigate the Jacobite rising while the present-day storyline reveals devastating consequences. 743 pages of epic historical romance.
Voyager
Claire travels back through the stones to reunite with Jamie — then they sail to the Caribbean for a new adventure. 870 pages of epic historical romance.
Drums of Autumn
A epic, romantic Adult historical romance built around time travel, colonial america, family. 880 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
The Fiery Cross
A epic, sweeping Adult historical romance built around revolution, family, historical. 992 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
A Breath of Snow and Ashes
A epic, devastating Adult historical romance built around revolution, war, family. 1157 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
An Echo in the Bone
A epic, war Adult historical romance built around revolution, war, time travel. 820 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
Written in My Own Heart's Blood
A epic, romantic Adult historical romance built around revolution, war, family. 825 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone
A epic, emotional Adult historical romance built around revolution, family, war. 888 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
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FAQ
Outlander Series Questions
Read the Outlander series in publication order: 1. Dragonfly in Amber, 2. Voyager, 3. Drums of Autumn, 4. The Fiery Cross, 5. A Breath of Snow and Ashes, 6. An Echo in the Bone, 7. Written in My Own Heart's Blood, 8. Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone. This is the intended reading order by Diana Gabaldon.
The Outlander series has 8 books totaling 7,175 pages. We have full mood and spice profiles for every book in the series.
Yes — the Outlander series runs 4.0/5 average spice, ranging from 4 to 4. Expect heat.
Start with Dragonfly in Amber — it's book 1 and introduces everything you need. Our full guide for Dragonfly in Amber breaks down the mood, spice, and what to expect.
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