How to read for pleasure?

It seems that today's technology keeps us away from books that give us wisdom. But I want to stop using tv and the computer and just falling in love with reading books. Thanks for your guidance on how I can accomplish this challenge. I beleive reading books for fun, and solving sudokus and crossword puzzles, reading encyclopedias and following the news could be the top everyday tasks/hobbies to develop your intelligence? Am I right and please answer my first question too. Thank You