--- title: How to Entertain Yourself During Quarantine: TV Shows, Books description: Here are the TV shows, music, books, and movies TIME 100 leaders are watching to keep themselves entertained while stuck at home. canonical: https://time.com/collections/finding-hope-coronavirus-pandemic/5820600/how-to-entertain-yourself-quarantine-time-100/ article:content_tier: free article:published_time: 2020-04-15T23:02:22.000Z article:modified_time: 2026-07-21T07:22:39.153Z og:title: The TV Shows, Movies, Books and Music to Get You Through Quarantine, According to TIME 100 Leaders og:description: Here’s what they are reading, watching and listening to right now og:url: https://time.com/collections/finding-hope-coronavirus-pandemic/5820600/how-to-entertain-yourself-quarantine-time-100/ og:site_name: TIME og:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt464ccdeb9116ce5a/698a0ceb8fd2ee527a3612d9/Art-during-time-of-coronavirus.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 og:image:width: 1200 og:image:height: 675 og:image:alt: The TV Shows, Movies, Books and Music to Get You Through Quarantine, According to TIME 100 Leaders og:type: article twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:title: The TV Shows, Movies, Books and Music to Get You Through Quarantine, According to TIME 100 Leaders twitter:description: Here’s what they are reading, watching and listening to right now twitter:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt464ccdeb9116ce5a/698a0ceb8fd2ee527a3612d9/Art-during-time-of-coronavirus.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 --- Apr 15, 2020 # The TV Shows, Movies, Books and Music to Get You Through Quarantine, According to TIME 100 Leaders > Sponsored content. 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Terms and conditions apply. * Savings buckets are a feature of Ally Bank's Savings Account. * No ATM fees from Ally Bank at Allpoint and Moneypass ATMs plus we reimburse for fees charged by other ATM owners nationwide up to $10 per statement cycle. * Early direct deposit offers eligible direct deposits up to two days sooner. * Spending buckets are a feature of Ally Bank's Spending Account. by [TIME Staff](https://time.com/author/time-staff/) ## TIME Staff  Clockwise from Top Left: Shonda Rhimes, Aly Raisman, Misty Copeland, Kevin Kwan, Lil Nas X, Mohamed Salah Clockwise from Top Left: Shonda Rhimes, Aly Raisman, Misty Copeland, Kevin Kwan, Lil Nas X, Mohamed Salah Getty Images (6) If you’re going through a challenging time, a [good book](https://time.com/collection/must-read-books-2019/)—or a good [binge-watch](https://time.com/5813974/tv-shows-long-watch/)—can offer some much-needed nourishment and inspiration. And with millions around the world now under [stay-at-home orders](https://time.com/5806859/coronavirus-stay-home/), the search is on for entertainment that’ll help take the edge off. To keep your Netflix queues and library wishlists from running dry, we asked members of the [TIME 100 community](https://time.com/collection/100-most-influential-people-2019/) to recommend the [pieces of art](https://time.com/5813446/what-to-do-during-quarantine/)—music, movies, TV shows, novels and so forth—that are getting them through the present moment. Here’s what some of the world’s most influential people are reading, watching, and listening to right now. “I wish I could be highbrow and say I am rereading all the works of Toni Morrison or Faulkner. But in restless, nerve-racking times like these, I want metaphorical comfort food. Right now, I am deep into bingeing _American Horror Story_ for the first time ever and rewatching all of _Brooklyn Nine-Nine_ and _Parks and Recreation_. All three are delightful and bring me joy.”_—Shonda Rhimes, showrunner, producer and screenwriter_ “I like to listen to music while cooking. Lauryn Hill, H.E.R., Citizen Cope and Billie Eilish are great for roasted veggies, broiled salmon, roasted artichokes and on and on.”_—Misty Copeland, ballet dancer_ _“The Alchemist_. I feel like it has opened my eyes to being more accepting of the moment and has helped me to understand I should appreciate every moment of my journey and not try to rush to the next.” _—Lil Nas X, musician_ “I love Krista Tippett’s _On Being_, a wonderful podcast for these times. I’m sure I’ve listened to every episode, some of them multiple times.”_—Arianna Huffington, founder and CEO of Thrive Global_ [_Keep up to date on the growing threat to global health by signing up for our daily coronavirus newsletter._](https://cloud.newsletters.time.com/coronavirus?source=article) “On my two long space missions, I brought a book with me: _Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage_, by Alfred Lansing. It’s an inspiring story of leadership, perseverance and survival under the most trying conditions. I always felt that if my living situation ever got so bad, I would just read a few pages of Lansing’s book, which would recharge me.”_—Scott Kelly, astronaut_ “Family photos are among my most precious keepsakes. My photos bring me great comfort in this time of crisis.”_—Elise Stefanik, U.S. Representative (R., N.Y.)_ “_Below Deck Sailing Yacht_ (guilty pleasure), _Schitt’s Creek_ (pure pleasure), _Giri/Haji_ (pure adrenaline) and David Sinclair’s book _Lifespan_ (mind expansion).”_—Kevin Kwan, author_ “_The Great British Bake Off_ is a show that I didn’t imagine myself enjoying, but now I simply can’t turn it off. The lightheartedness of the whole production combined with the positivity and joy of the contestants is a welcome distraction during these difficult times.”_—J.J. Watt, NFL player_ “The _In Our Time: History_ podcast by BBC Radio 4 transports me to another century and lets me lose myself for a half hour within the great events of the past.”_—Hope Jahren, scientist and writer_ “When I have finished business and farm chores, I binge-watch—most recently _Unorthodox_ (five stars), _The English Game_ (five stars) and _Homeland_ (five stars).” _—Martha Stewart, founder of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia_ “On the music front, I keep listening to Pearl Jam’s ‘just breathe’ so I remember to do so. And on the TV front, it’s a toss-up between _StoryBots_ and _Succession_.”_—John Krasinski, actor and director_ “I have been rewatching _The Office,_ and honestly it has been getting me through.” _—Chloe Kim, Olympic snowboarder_ “_Snow Crash_ by Neal Stephenson. Even though it was written in the early ’90s, it predicted so many technological innovations that are a part of our lives now.”_—Hasan Minhaj, comedian_ “The Criterion Channel has been a lifeline during this pandemic. I have sought inspiration and refuge in watching classic cinema and exploring quirky films that are well off the beaten path.” _—Lynn Nottage, playwright_ “I read the book _29 Gifts_ by Cami Walker a while ago, but I always go back to it because I think it is powerful. The book is a reminder that small acts of kindness can go a long way for others and ourselves.”_—Aly Raisman, Olympic gymnast_ “I am reading _The Mirror and the Light_, the conclusion of Hilary Mantel’s _Wolf Hall_ trilogy about Thomas Cromwell. It’s an escape into a different time, but also a timely and intense psychological study of what leadership looks like in a time of crisis and how character is tested by great political struggles.”_—Tom Steyer, philanthropist and a former Democratic presidential candidate_ “The finale of Beethoven’s _Ninth Symphony_, played by members of the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra in isolation and mixed together into a beautiful performance. These artists prove that innovation and passion can overcome any obstacle.”_—Kai-Fu Lee, chairman and CEO of Sinovation Ventures_ “I’ve been watching comedy specials, especially with Mike Birbiglia, because laughter helps.”_—Preet Bharara, lawyer, podcast host and former U.S. Attorney_ “I’ve read _The 5am Club_, _The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People_ and _Think and Grow Rich._ I’ve watched _The Big Short_, _The Wolf of Wall Street_ and _Jumanji_. I’ve also started watching _America’s Got Talent_ and the latest season of _Money Heist_.”_—Mohamed Salah, Olympic and Premier League soccer player_ “I have fallen in love with the magnetic energy of Sho Madjozi and her song “John Cena.” Her work is fun, fierce and frivolous—an absolute joy. She makes me smile, dance and press repeat!”_—Wanuri Kahiu, writer and director_ “The San Francisco Ballet streamed their production of _A Midsummer Night’s Dream_. We dubbed it “Balanchine in Quarantine” and watched it at home as a family. It was fantastic! I wasn’t sure my kids were old enough to appreciate it, but they loved it and barely let me turn it off.”_—Marissa Mayer, co-founder of Lumi Labs_ “Our dear friend from Naples, Giovanni Assante, a.k.a. the man behind Gerardo di Nola pasta, has been sending us little poems every day since stay-home was enforced in Italy in early March. These kernels of insight and mindfulness are keeping us afloat. Here is one of our favorites: ‘There is a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in.’ —Leonard Cohen.”_—Massimo Bottura, chef_ “_Leadership: In Turbulent Times_ by Doris Kearns Goodwin. As a leader, I need to be a source of hope and positivity for our people in these tough days.”_—Bobi Wine, Ugandan presidential candidate and pop star_ _This article is part of a special series on how the coronavirus is changing our lives, with insights and advice from the TIME 100 community. 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