u/pineaxle

I'm a show watcher only and have watched each season as it becomes available on Netflix or Starz. I plan on reading the final and tenth book when it releases because I need to know how Claire and Jamie's story truly ends and how the rest of the Outlander world wraps up. I have not read any of the books and really don't have the time nor feel like reading them (they are thick books with tiny print!).

Do I need to read the previous nine books to properly enjoy the last book? Should I read Bees at the very least?

EDIT: I've been following this subreddit for quite some time and I'm aware there are minor and major differences between the show and books.