• Outlander

  • Outlander, Book 1
  • By: Diana Gabaldon
  • Narrated by: Davina Porter
  • Length: 32 hrs and 38 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (78,386 ratings)

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Outlander

By: Diana Gabaldon
Narrated by: Davina Porter
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Publisher's summary

This stunning blend of historical romance and time traveling adventure has captured the hearts of millions of readers around the world and catapulted author Diana Gabaldon to the top of the New York Times best seller list. Outlander introduces an exhilarating world of heroism and breathtaking thrills as one woman is torn between past and present, passion and love.

In 1945, former combat nurse Claire Randall returns from World War II and joins her husband for a second honeymoon. Their blissful reunion is shattered when she touches a boulder in an ancient stone ruin and is instantly transported to 1743 Scotland, a place torn by war and raiding border clans. Will Claire find her way back to her own time, or is her destiny forever linked with Clan MacKenzie and the gallant James Fraser?

©1991 Diana Gabaldon (P)1997 Recorded Books, LLC.

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"Davina Porter maintains the distinct voices she creates for each character throughout the lengthy narration. Her delivery of 18th-century language sounds authentic and is easily understandable." (AudioFile)

Featured Article: Outlander—Books vs. Show


If you’re wondering about the similarities and differences between the Starz series Outlander and the series of books it's based on, check out our rundown. In many ways, both the TV series and the book series tell the same story and introduce fans to the same characters. It's a compelling story filled with drama, twists, plenty of sexy moments, and even a bit of humor. But which version tells the story better: the books or the show? There are plenty of differences and unique elements that make each version distinct.

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Davina Porter is AMAZING!

I absolutely loved Outlander as a book and with Davina Porter as the narrator, it’s even better! She does an incredible job in bringing the story to life!

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Good read

After watching outlander on Netflix, I wanted to follow the book. I enjoyed it, but the TV show made it better. I wish they would have had male readers do Jamie’s part I was so intrigued, that I’m back to watching outlander on Netflix.

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Amazing story, recording is poor...

I love the book. there's nothing wrong there. However, at times, I thought I was going crazy thinking someone was outside my home because of all the background noise! Indescript voices, white noise, a rumbling hum, and clanging. I found it hard to focus on the narration when I could hear all the noise in the background. I know it was the recording because I was listening with headphones and checked outside and asked my partner if they heard it also.

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Have to stick with it!

I’ll admit the first few chapters (hours?) it was hard to get into. However, other reviews that said the same but pushed through were SO RIGHT! What a beautiful story with so much depth. As I look back, while the beginning seemed bored once you get into the story you see how important it is to the rest of the story. It was a wonderful book

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Affirms love and illuminates Scottish history

Wonderful narration of a book that precedes and supersedes the Starz series, as expected. Marvelous!

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Love the narrator!!

One of the best narration I’ve experienced in a very long time! Excellent story! Enthralling!

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Wonderful!

Transports you through time and space to a vivid world and characters so well-written and read that you feel you’ve lived the story with them. I can’t wait to listen to the next book in the series.

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so much rape

there are way to many graphic rape or almost rape scenes, some of which are portrayed as romantic and I thought that was pretty gross. abusive behaviors all over tbh. unfortunately the concept was also fantasticand it was pretty entertaining

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Loved it!

I haven’t watched the show but I think I like the narration so much more than I will like the tv version. Well done.

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Great read!

I love the historical references in this story. The detail with which Diana describes the scenery, I almost feel like I’m there. I’ve read this book several times and pick up something new every time.

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