I was always a fan of doctor Seuss :P
To be honest I am not much of a book reader .... but if the your looking to pass the time I would recommend watching American Horror Story. Its hit and miss with most people ... they either love it or hate it. The first 2 seasons are very very good.
Each new season is a new story ...... I stopped watching after the 3rd because as the seasons go on they get much worse in quality. HOWEVER ....... I managed to catch an episode or two of the latest season and it looks like they are back on track so I many need to start watching again.
Horror Genre .... but has more components then horror.