The pleasure of immersing oneself in a good cozy mystery

I am reading Carolyn Hart's newest Henrie O mystery and am aware of the luxury of enjoyment that comes from immersing oneself in a good book. I have been an avid reader since I was able to read. Having grown up in a less than desirable situation/environment I learned early that I could escape and live vicarously through a book that was free to all with a library card. To me, a library card has always been a golden ticket.