It's a good way to get to know different people from everywhere. Besides, it'd help me a lot to find locals to stay with during my travels which is way more interesting than hotels and youth hostels.

Books: Usually classical novels. Books like A tale of two cities(my favorite), Robinson Crusoe, Treasure island, Journey to the center of the earth and lots more. Music: I like a little bit of everything. Rock/metal, trance and hip hop come on top. Movies: Anything with a good plot :)