Now that’s my cat’s job. Never again will I buy a case with a top mounted power button.

While it’s still probably not wholly original, the Odyssey is about 8 centuries older than the Aeneid.

http://xkcd.com/2910

I don’t think it’s technically the very first line in the book, but The Way of Kings’ “Szeth-son-son-Vallano, Truthless of Shinovar, wore white on the day he was to kill a king.” still gives me chills.

I don’t know if it’ll work for you, but I often can’t read for long periods anymore either. Audiobooks aren’t enough stimulation on their own, but if I find a combo that uses just enough of my brain, I can make it through quite a bit.

For me personally, I play Mario Kart on a muted TV often while listening to books.