I like the library idea, too. I'm surprised that somebody mentioned it, since I was going to bring it up.
I've always found it difficult to really get into a long book. I have never read, and will never read, 'War and Peace.'
But there are tons of books that feature short stories-usually 10 to 30 pages of either fiction or nonfiction. It makes for a somewhat easy and fast read.
My library is also in a great park, so that would be my second suggestion.
My best to you.