Most times I do not but if there is a scene in the book that takes place at a jazz lounge I will definitely put on some jazz music. I had to read Beowulf in high school. If not for the classic music I paired with it I do not think I could have gotten through it at all. So it comes down to what is going on in the book and what music would enhance the story at that point.
Yeah I listen to music always and it doesn’t distract me it actually makes me concentrate more but it also dippends on what type of music your hearing I personally like listening to jazz but you can choose something more relaxing you want to.