Do not worry if at first you do not get their attention. Points the finger at the illustrations to help you relate the images with words. This will help to improve their verbal skills and familiarize your child with books.
Your reasoning and logic skills will also get noticeably better by reading more books. This is quite important, especially later on in your life. It is good to keep that part of the mind active especially as you start to get older.
I love those community-type bookstores (I don't think there's really a term such as that but that's how I perceive them). You know the kind of bookstores you can find along the street which those who are not Books to read before you die really book lovers wouldn't dare notice. These kind of bookstores could give you that homey, welcoming feeling, like as if you are just reading a good piece inside the comforts of your own abode. And if you're being too engrossed with your reading, you can also add a cup of coffee to make your reading moment a real relaxing one.
The recommended age to start Reading Books is from 6 months. Make reading a daily routine more like feeding or bathing. No need to spend more than half hour, if you have time. Just read aloud for 5 or 10 minutes or listen to a story together. Observe your child's face right now and do not fit no doubt he is enjoying immensely.
First of all, search online for lists of books that your child might be interested in. There are many different programs that you can see online that will tell you what books and genres to consider using.
Sometimes on weekends, you can take your kids to a local library or buy them magazines suitable for their age instead of comic books. This again can be helpful in encouraging them to read useful stuff rather than just fairy tales or comic stories.