Boy Meets World is undoubtedly one of the defining coming-of-age TV shows for '90s kids. Premiering in 1993 as part of ABC's iconic TGIF lineup, Cory Matthews was just an ordinary kid whose biggest concerns revolved around school, his family, and stressing hard over his first crush. Much of the audience grew up alongside Cory, following him and his friends through seven seasons of first loves, heartbreak, the ups and downs of friendship, and the challenges of growing up.
There aren't very many of us who grew up in that period who don't remember Cory, Shawn, Topanga, and the beloved Mr. Feeny, played by the legendary William Daniels, who celebrated his 99th birthday this year. While Boy Meets World delivered plenty of laughs, it also wasn't afraid to tackle mature subject matter, giving audiences some genuinely emotional moments along the way. The series finale in 2000 marked the end of a unique era, one that will forever be part of the 90s-kid zeitgeist.
Now, 26 years later, the original cast of Boy Meets World is reuniting for a brand-new release that dives into the story that started it all and gives fans an in-depth look at the series itself.
Boy Meets World fans have an official reunion to celebrate today, November 10, with the release of Book Meets World: The Definitive Inside Story of the Hit Sitcom Boy Meets World. The new book brings back three of the show's beloved stars: Danielle Fishel (Topanga Lawrence), Rider Strong (Shawn Hunter), and Will Friedle (Eric Matthews), who are revisiting the iconic sitcom more than 26 years after its finale.
The 272-page book, published by Hanover Square Press, builds on the trio's popular Pod Meets World podcast, which launched in 2022. Through the podcast, Fishel, Strong, and Friedle have spent years rewatching the series, sharing their experiences, and interviewing former cast and crew members. Interestingly, many of these episodes were ones the actors themselves hadn't watched since filming them, if they'd ever seen them at all.
Now, they're taking things further with a behind-the-scenes history of the series that promises plenty of new revelations, including stories that even longtime fans may have never heard before.
Some of the highlights include previously unseen photographs from the original production, details about elaborate on-set pranks, inside jokes that eventually made their way into episodes, and even casting decisions that nearly changed the series entirely. The book also explores the creative process behind Boy Meets World, including the notes sessions and personal relationships that shaped its seven-season run.
There are also interviews with numerous people involved in the show's production, including new conversations conducted specifically for the book. While there's plenty of nostalgia and humor, the authors don't avoid discussing some of the more difficult experiences and complicated relationships behind the scenes.
You can purchase Book Meets World: The Definitive Inside Story of the Hit Sitcom Boy Meets World via Amazon here.
Even William Daniels, who famously played Mr. Feeny, has offered his approval, apparently stating that the beloved teacher would have given the book an A+. Book Meets World is officially available today in hardcover, ebook, and audiobook format. The hardcover is listed for roughly $30, while the audiobook features narration from Fishel, Strong, and Friedle themselves.
For fans who grew up watching Cory, Topanga, Shawn, and Eric navigate adolescence, it's a chance to revisit the Boy Meets World series through the eyes of the people who helped bring it to life, complete with stories that were never part of the original episodes.
