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The Outlander TV series has picked up millions of fans around the world- but here’s what you need to know about the books it was based on

Outlander has become one of the most popular TV shows out there, with elements of sci-fi, history and romance to keep fans engaged. Although it has become a big hit on the small screen, the series is famously based on a book series.

Written by Diana Galbadon, the Outlander series spans decades and encapsulates all the drama and action which we’ve come to see on TV. According to Diana, the series was started “by accident” but has since grown to no fewer than nine books.

Outlander books in order: Historical fantasy novels written by Diana Galbadon on which epic TV series is based