Recorded Books Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone: Outlander Book 9 Audiobook

For listeners ready to return to the Outlander saga, this is its ninth listed book in unabridged audiobook form. Diana Gabaldon’s novel is narrated by Davina Porter, with a total listening length of 49 hours and 27 minutes. The audio format lets you follow the story through spoken narration rather than a printed page. It suits listeners who want to continue the series in an extended listening format.

Usage tips

This is a substantial listen, so it can work well across multiple sessions rather than as a single sitting. Choose a time and place where you can give the narration your attention, whether that means settling in at home or listening during a routine that leaves you free to follow the story. Davina Porter narrates the unabridged edition, giving listeners a spoken presentation of the book rather than an abridged selection.

If you are choosing between audio and print, the key difference is how you want to experience a long novel: this edition is designed for listening, while a print copy suits readers who prefer to set their own visual pace. The recorded length also gives a clear sense of the commitment involved, which can help you plan when to begin and how to fit the book into your routine.

Technical overview

• Title: Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone: Outlander, Book 9
• Format: Audible audiobook
• Type: Unabridged
• Author: Diana Gabaldon
• Narrator: Davina Porter
• Publisher: Recorded Books
• Listening length: 49 hours and 27 minutes
• Publication date: Nov. 23, 2021

Why it makes sense

As the ninth book in the Outlander sequence, this audiobook is intended for listeners who want to carry on with the series rather than begin with a standalone story. Its unabridged presentation is a practical fit for fans who want the full book in audio form, and the named narrator and substantial listening length make it easy to identify the edition before choosing it.

Readers responding to the book often praise the continuing story, its central characters and Diana Gabaldon’s descriptive writing. Some describe it as engaging and emotionally involving, while opinions on the length and pace vary: some enjoy having a long story to spend time with, and others find it takes time to get going. That mix makes the audiobook especially relevant for established fans who are keen to return to the series and have room for a long-form listen.

Is it worth it?

It makes sense if you already follow Outlander and want to experience Book 9 as an unabridged audiobook narrated by Davina Porter. The 49-hour-and-27-minute running time supports a series-length listening commitment, while the spoken format offers an alternative to reading the printed book. For a listener looking to continue the saga through audio, this edition brings the author, narrator and complete book together in one clearly identified release.