Most toddlers love to listen to someone reading, especially if that person reads with enthusiasm and allows picture looking and questions. Don't worry about being interrupted in the middle of a page or story. This age likes to ask questions. The key to holding their interest is two-fold. First, choose books on their level.
Some general examples are animal stories, books that creatively introduce colors, counting or ABCs.
Always choose short, picture books. Second, the way you read will be a factor in holding their interest. Change your voice for the different animals or characters that are speaking. Allow him to help you hold the book, and look at the child often as you read. If your newspaper has interesting, local stories about the kids in your community, read this to your child.