The harsh contradiction that the world might feel more difficult to comprehend than ever before in this day of information overload seems to exist.

Fortunately for you, we've selected some of the year's notable titles because we believe nonfiction books are some of the best windows into the world.

Here is a list of some popular nonfiction books for 2022:

The Lonely Hunter: How Our Search for Love Is Broken, by Aimée Lutkin

Author Aimée Lutkin started a sociological experiment after discovering herself at a dinner party surrounded by couples who were enquiring about her dating status. She set out to discover if there was a secret to overcoming loneliness by going on numerous dates, reading the works of all the authorities, and investigating the wellness complex.

The Nineties by Chuck Klosterman

The 1990s are analyzed by Chuck Klosterman as an iconic era. The fall of the Berlin Wall, the Titanic, the development of the internet, 9/11, Seinfeld, "Cop Killer," and many more topics are covered by him.

Time Is a Mother, by Ocean Vuong

Ocean Vuong once again exposes his most private thoughts to readers in this poetry anthology as he copes with the loss of his mother. Along with the theme of personal loss, he also touches on the importance of family and what it means to be an American born and raised in America.

The Trayvon Generation: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow, by Elizabeth Alexander

Elizabeth Alexander's essay describing racism as a persistent problem at the heart of the American experience is expanded upon in this book. It examines both the tragedies and prospects for the young people of this era with thorough research and deep insight. There's little doubt that every generation needs to read The Trayvon Generation.