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There's nothing like a good book to pass the time — everybody knows that. But as we hunker down our homes to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, it feels like there's more time than ever to fill.

If you're looking for a way to escape reality for a bit, learn something new, or just keep your mind sharp, Amazon's Best Books of the Month section is a great resource.

April's picks include a story of what happens when superheroes retire by the author of "Divergent," and a "misfit's memoir" by Phuc Tran, who recounts his experience navigating life in Pennsylvania after immigrating from Saigon.

Keep reading to see April's book list.

Captions have been provided by Erin Kodicek, editor of books, and Kindle at Amazon.com.