Outlander (book series)

Outlander
Original cover of Outlander (1991), the first novel in the series
AuthorDiana Gabaldon
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
GenreHistorical fiction
Fantasy
PublisherDelacorte Press
PublishedJune 1, 1991–present
Media typePrint (hardback & paperback)
Audiobook
Followed byLord John series

Outlander is a series of historical fantasy novels by American author Diana Gabaldon.[1] Gabaldon began the first volume of the series, Outlander, in the late 1980s, and it was published in 1991.[2] She has published nine out of a planned ten volumes.[3] The ninth novel in the series, Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone, was released on November 23, 2021.[4]

The Outlander series focuses on 20th-century British nurse Claire Randall, who time travels to 18th-century Scotland and finds adventure and romance with the dashing Highland warrior Jamie Fraser. The books have sold over 50 million copies worldwide as of 2021.[5]

Among the many derived works are two short stories, three novellas, a novel series featuring recurring secondary character Lord John Grey, a graphic novel, a musical, and a television series.[6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15]

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  3. ^ Sollosi, Mary (October 30, 2016). "Outlander books to end with 10th novel, says Diana Gabaldon". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on February 16, 2020. Retrieved February 16, 2020.
  4. ^ "BEES (Book 9) Publication Date!". Diana Gabaldon. Archived from the original on April 25, 2021. Retrieved April 25, 2021.
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  7. ^ "Official site: Chronology of the Outlander Series". DianaGabaldon.com. Archived from the original on October 12, 2013. Retrieved October 29, 2013.
  8. ^ Ng, Philiana (May 8, 2014). "Starz's Outlander Gets First Poster, Premiere Date". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on August 10, 2014. Retrieved June 14, 2014.
  9. ^ Hibberd, James (August 15, 2014). "Outlander renewed for second season". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on January 18, 2015. Retrieved August 15, 2014.
  10. ^ Brienza, Casey (September 21, 2010). "The Exile: An Outlander Graphic Novel". GraphicNovelReporter.com. Archived from the original on September 24, 2014. Retrieved September 16, 2014.
  11. ^ "Fiction Book Review: The Exile: An Outlander Graphic Novel". Publishers Weekly. August 23, 2010. Archived from the original on September 24, 2014. Retrieved September 16, 2014.
  12. ^ "Official site: The Exile (graphic novel)". DianaGabaldon.com. Archived from the original on December 31, 2017. Retrieved September 16, 2014.
  13. ^ "PROGRESS! OUTLANDER:The Musical now on Amazon!". DianaGabaldon.com. September 26, 2010. Archived from the original on August 8, 2014. Retrieved July 30, 2014.
  14. ^ "Outlander the Musical". DianaGabaldon.com. October 26, 2013. Archived from the original on June 27, 2014. Retrieved July 30, 2014.
  15. ^ "Stage Tube: First Listen of Jill Santoriello's Outlander Musical". BroadwayWorld.com. July 16, 2012. Archived from the original on August 8, 2014. Retrieved July 30, 2014.