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Henry Cavill's Favorite Fantasy Books
Henry Cavill is the British actor who played Geralt in Netflix's The Witcher, and he's an open fantasy and Warhammer 40,000 fan. This list collects the books he has named in interviews, from the Witcher novels to the long epic series he recommended on BBC Radio 1.
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The Last Wish
Andrzej Sapkowski, 1975, fantasy
“Start here if you only know Geralt from the screen. Cavill told a Polish newspaper it hooked him, broke his heart, then did it again, which is a fair warning.”
The Lady of the Lake
Andrzej Sapkowski, 1999, action & adventure
“The final Witcher saga novel, and the one he pairs with The Last Wish as a favourite. Read it last, and only after the rest of the saga.”
The Way of Kings
Brandon Sanderson, 2010, adventure
“Cavill singled it out for building an original world with its own rules. His appeal is the series' invented world and the rules that govern it. The series opens with this book.”
The Eye of the World
Robert Jordan, 1990, adventure
“One of his four go-to recommendations for anyone wanting big fantasy. It's a long commitment, so it suits readers who like to settle in for years. The series opens with this book.”
Magician
Tracy Lynne Oliver, 2026, Book
“Cavill praised Feist in a 2021 podcast interview. He also said he would be interested in acting in an adaptation. The saga opens with this book.”