Make Page Six a Preferred Source Will Friedle shares his favorite books. Karolina King; Amazon Ever wonder what your favorite celebrities are reading — whether it’s a timeless classic or the buzzy bestseller they can’t put down? Welcome to Page-Turners, where stars reveal the books that keep them hooked, inspired and up all night. Warning: your TBR pile is about to get a lot longer.
“Boy Meets World” alum Will Friedle first fell in love with fantasy books in third grade.
“My teacher, Mrs. Daniels, read our class ‘The Indian in the Cupboard’ by Lynne Reid Banks,” the actor — whose new book “Book Meets World” is out now — told Page Six. “The moment I met Little Bear I was hooked.”
He continued, “I quickly graduated to ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ and then stumbled onto still my favorite fantasy series of all time, ‘The Belgariad’ by David Eddings (though many years later he was finally able to give his wife the credit she deserved and later books were written by David and Leigh Eddings) at the age of 12.
Every fantasy book, Friedle explained, opens him to new worlds that he can “hopefully spend the next few decades wandering through.”
AMAZON $29.82 BOOKSHOP.ORG $29.99 $29.82 The “Pod Meets World” co-host said no matter what was going on in his life, he could always turn to books.
“Reading has always been a friend even when there were few others,” he told us. “My fantasy worlds don’t judge, don’t scold and very rarely disappoint. I know they are always there for me in good times and bad. True friends.”
The “Kim Possible” star’s new book, which he wrote with his “Boy Meets World” co-stars Danielle Fishel and Rider Strong, as well as journalist Emily Longeretta, goes behind the scenes of the hit ’90s sitcom.
See below for Friedle’s must-read book recommendations.
“Still my favorite fantasy series of all time. Garion, Belgarath, Polgara, Silk, Durnik … some of the best characters ever! This is book one of five for the first series, The Belgariad. But never fear, just when you think it’s over, you will find The Malloreon Series. Five MORE books with the same incredible cast.”
“An incredible world of murder and intrigue penned by the great Robin Hobb. The story follows a royal bastard, FitzChivalry, as he is trained to become a royal assassin. Along the way he discovers new powers and incredible allies. This is book one of the Farseer Trilogy.”
“This is a must-read fantasy series. Join Vin as she learns her powers and her place in the world. Part fantasy, part good old-fashioned heist story, this is a series (this is book one of many set in this world) that is a must-read for any fantasy fan. Or really, just anyone who loves great writing, great characters, and great story.”
“Yes, another Sanderson novel has made the list. This might be arguably the greatest fantasy series currently being written (this is book one of The Stormlight Archive). An incredible world that can’t be described in just a few sentences. Just go pick it up, but plan to be hooked in for many years to come.”
“This one is a bit different, but a wonderful world. Follow Wei Shi Lindon as he learns what it is to be born ‘unsouled.’ At least what it means in his village. As for the rest of the world…that’s a different story. This is book one of 12 in the Cradle Series and a great world build to spend some time in.”
“When my young nephew told me how much he loved the fantasy genre, I gave him ‘The Pawn of Prophecy.’ He told me he would read it under one condition: I read his YA series called ‘The Ranger’s Apprentice.’ Twelve books later and I’m very happy I took him up on his offer. An orphan named Will is apprenticed to a grizzled Ranger named Halt. And the rest is history. This series is super fun.”
