It's a great opportunity to meet new people and so much nicer than a hostel or hotel. Way more personal and let's be honest I wouldn't have the possibility to travel that often if I have to pay a fortune for a accomodation. So it's amazing that there are so many people that open there homes for travellers!

I'd say every kind of music, it always depends on my mood. I love the movie Burlesque and The cat on a hot tin roof. On books it's hard to decide to, maybe Agnes from Peter Stamm or Wonder from R.J Palacio.