@RaikuFA
Books aren't boring, dude. They are one of the greatest achievements of our species, to pass knowledge or tales on from one to another and like all art will outlive our natural lifespan. Perhaps your issue might be with what you reading and for what reason. If you are studying and are being forced to read certain books as part of said studying, you aren't going to be jumping to read. I get it, been there and hated it too, but that's the price of education and a potentially better life for yourself as a result. I hated reading To Kill A Mocking Bird, but loved Shakespeare. Education can do a lot to turn many off of books, because their focus is so narrow and myopic at times, with focus on the classic stuff, while ignoring many new and recent works. As for comics in their eyes, that's a dirty word not to be considered. A pity. I used to get the same frowns from teachers back in the day too, but don't listen to them, such biased crap is what stops many from picking up a book, and now that reading is on the decline, those same teachers wonder why.
If you are reading for pleasure however, its best to find something that interests you to read. If you like games, read books about games. And if you hate reading as a task, there's always audiobook as a choice. These allow you to consume tales or knowledge, while doing something else and not burning your tired eyes out on text. I use them a lot, and before them had little to no interest in a lot of books either. They have opened up my eyes to new worlds, thoughts and ideas I'd not considered before. These days, I tend to use audiobooks while I play games or when doing those mundane tasks in life, and I'd highly recommend trying them. They are the modern equivalent of being read a bedtime story, so all you need to is give them time and an open mind.
And failing all of the above, there's always comics and graphic novels you can try. These can be fun while requiring a low barrier entry and commitment. Outside of the superhero stuff being pushed everywhere, you'd be surprised at the kinds of topics comics can/have covered, while still entertaining and making you think a bit.
Lastly, if you want to encourage more people to read, try not to restrict what they read (age category withstanding. This is key to why many are dropping books as an option, while accepting games, film and music. And like someone else said, next time you see a girl/guy you like reading a book, take interest and ask them about it. Its a great ice breaker, even for strangers. A book also always trumps a film adaption any day.
GN Suggestions:
Death Note, Maus, Pluto, Monster, Master Keaton, Vinland Saga, Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin.
Invincible, Thief of Thieves, The Walking Dead, Drafted, DMZ, American Vampire, Northlanders, Prison Pit, Sullivans Sluggers, Wizzywig, Scott Pilgrim, Hip Hop Family Tree, The Exterminators.
Audiobook Suggestions:
Ready Player One, Game of Thrones,
