Outlander Book 9: Diana Gabaldon confirms a likely 2020 publication date

Outlander fans everywhere want to know when they can read Outlander Book 9. Diana Gabaldon has confirmed it’s likely going to be next year.

There’s one question on the minds of the majority of Outlander fans, certain on the minds of everyone who has read all the books. When is Outlander Book 9 going to be released? Diana Gabaldon has recently confirmed some suspicions I’ve had in recent months.

Earlier this year, Gabaldon shared that the writing would be done in 2019. Many fans hoped that meant “Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone” would be released by the end of the year. As we’ve gotten closer to the end, it’s clear that while the writing will likely be finished, the book won’t be ready for publication.

The book will need to go through a final edit, the cover will need to be created, and printing needs to happen. That all takes time.

When asked by a fan about when the book will be released, Gabaldon graciously responded with “earlyish 2020.” She also added that it is up to the publishers. All she can do is estimate based on previous releases and how long she has left with the writing process.

We’ve also got to remember that the audio needs to be recorded for the audiobook. This is usually released at the same time as the hardback copy, and we know that Davina Porter is narrating again.

Despite the unconfirmed release date, it is possible for fans to pre-order “Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone.” This is only available on The Poisoned Pen at this point. Amazon won’t make it available for pre-order until a date is known.

What do you hope to learn in Outlander Book 9? Which characters are you excited to see grow more during the novel? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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