When not online and not writing, I adore reading. Having been reading since I was 3, I've had ample time to discover what I like.
Books are a way to discover alternate realities.
They're keys to unlimited knowledge, if you know how to read them. They're also a much better food for your mind than television or computer games. As of this writing, these are the authors that I currently have on my bookshelves. Someday I'll have a HUGE room filled with books, but until then, the library is our friend. I think everyone's life is affected by music to some extent.