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‘Boy Meets World’ alum Will Friedle loves a good fantasy book
Actor Will Friedle says fantasy books have been a constant source of comfort and enjoyment since childhood, and has shared six recommendations for readers. The “Boy Meets World” alum says the genre lets him explore imagined worlds and offers companionship through both good and difficult times.
His picks include David Eddings’ *The Belgariad*, Robin Hobb’s *Farseer Trilogy*, Brandon Sanderson’s *Mistborn* and *The Stormlight Archive*, Will Wight’s *Cradle* series and John Flanagan’s *Ranger’s Apprentice*. Friedle recalls discovering fantasy at school with *The Indian in the Cupboard*; he also recently co-wrote *Book Meets World*, a behind-the-scenes account of the 1990s sitcom, with co-stars Danielle Fishel and Rider Strong and journalist Emily Longeretta.
In short
- Will Friedle has shared six fantasy book recommendations.
- He has loved the genre since discovering it at school.
- His picks span several long-running fantasy series.
Explained simply
Fantasy is a broad genre of fiction built around imagined worlds, often with magic, quests or invented histories. Readers may follow the same characters across several books, giving a series room to develop its world and relationships over time.
Will Friedle is an American actor known for playing Eric Matthews in the 1990s television sitcom Boy Meets World. He has also co-written a book about making the show with former co-stars Danielle Fishel and Rider Strong, and journalist Emily Longeretta.
The authors Friedle recommends include David Eddings, Robin Hobb, Brandon Sanderson, Will Wight and John Flanagan, whose works range from long fantasy sagas to stories aimed at younger readers. His choices offer readers different ways into the genre, from school-age adventures to expansive imagined worlds.