Boy Meets World’s Rider Strong Reveals His 6 Favorite Books

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“Boy Meets World” alumnus Rider Strong is sharing some of the books that have stuck with him over the years.

“My home is overflowing with books,” the actor — whose new book, Book Meets World, is out now — told Page Six. “They’re on the shelves, of course. Then there’s the nightstand pile. A few shoved into my bag. The to-be-read stack that’s taken over half the couch. And the audiobooks I fall asleep to every night.”

He went on, “Reading is endless. It’s both blissful and torturous. I wouldn’t trade it.”

Strong’s new book — co-authored with his former co-stars and podcast partners Will Friedle and Danielle Fishel, along with journalist Emily Longeretta — delves into behind-the-scenes stories from the beloved ’90s sitcom.

Below are Rider Strong’s personal book picks you should consider.

E.L. Doctorow — “Welcome to Hard Times”

“I admire Doctorow’s larger-scale novels, but this one seems overlooked. Many readers (myself included) have recently revisited Lonesome Dove. If that appealed to you, this underrated western is worth picking up.”

Toni Morrison — “Song of Solomon”

“Morrison is, quite simply, a master at crafting each sentence. I could have recommended any of her works, but this one is my current favorite.”

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Karl Marlantes — “Matterhorn”

“The Vietnam War occupies a big space in my mind (my father was a veteran), so I’ve consumed many accounts of it. This novel stands out. It’s substantial but moves quickly. I recommend it above most other books.”

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William Faulkner — “Go Down, Moses”

“This collection isn’t easy reading for everyone, but I return to it repeatedly because each visit reveals new layers. It’s a linked set of stories — ‘The Bear’ at its core is a standout — and it rewards the effort.”

Knut Hamsun — “Hunger”

“If I tell you to read a Norwegian novel that chronicles, in obsessive detail, a starving writer’s decline, you might assume it’s unbearably bleak. Ignore that impression. Hunger is one of the most gripping short books you’ll encounter.”

Richard Hughes — “The High Wind in Jamaica”

“I’m surprised more readers haven’t discovered this one. On the surface it’s a children’s adventure — youngsters swept away on a pirate vessel — but it’s not juvenile. Moments that should be light often turn dark, and moments that should be grim can feel oddly playful. Think Huck Finn, Peter Pan and Lord of the Flies rolled into one.”