In December,2010,many American newspapers publish a list of the best books of the year. Freedom by Jonathan Franzen is one of the most repeatedly praised books on this year's list of favorites. It tells about the ups and downs of the Berglund family over many years. Mr.Franzen fills the book with sharp observations about American politics, culture and society. 

Jennifer Egan's book A Visit from the Goon Squad takes place in 13 chapters over 40 years. The story moves back and forth in time,from different viewpoints. One main character is former rock musician Bennie Salazar who works for a record company. The other main character is a troubled young woman named Sasha who works for Bennie. The reader learns about their pasts and those of their friends. 

The main character in The Imperfectionists by Tom Rachman is a failing English Language newspaper published in Rome,Italy. Each chapter of the book tells about a reporter or editor working for this paper. Their stories are filled with intelligence and great personality. 

Two of the most popular nonfiction books of 2010 were about rock and roll stars. Just Kids is by rock singer Patti Smith. It tells about her friendship with the artist Robert Mapplethorpe in the 1960s and 1970s before they became famous. Life is the autobiography of Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards. It is an honest and exciting look at the development of rock and roll and the wild times this famous band has experienced. 

Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand tells about a man named Louis Zamperini. She tells about his extraordinary survival story after his plane crashed into the Pacific Ocean during Would War Two. 

Stacy Schiff has received great praise for her book Cleopatra: A Life. It tells about one of the most misrepresented and famous women in his story, Cleopatra. She ruled ancient Egypt about 2,000 years ago. One critic said Ms. Schiff has brought Cleopatra to life again by unearthing her story from centuries of lies.
In Dec 2010, what was the name of one of the most repeatedly praised books on the favorites list?
Who wrote A Visit from the Goon Squad?
What family does Freedom feature?
And who is the author of the Berglund family's story?
Patti Smith, which nonfiction title did she write?
Just Kids told about Patti Smith's friendship with which artist?
What kind of nonfiction title did Keith Richards write?
Who wrote the book about Louis Zamperini?
And what was the title of Miss Hillenbrand's novel?
During what major event was Unbroken set?
Who is touted as one of the most misrepresented and famous women in history?
And how long ago did she rule ancient Egypt?
A Visit from the Goon Squad
A Visit from the Goon Squad 
Jennifer Egan
Jennifer Egan's book A Visit from the Goon Squad
The Berglund family
 It tells about the ups and downs of the Berglund family over many years. 
Jonathan Franzen
Jonathan Franzen is one of the most repeatedly praised books on this year's list of favorites. It tells about the ups and downs of the Berglund family over many years
Just Kids
Two of the most popular nonfiction books of 2010 were about rock and roll stars. Just Kids is by rock singer Patti Smith. I
Robert Mapplethorpe
 is by rock singer Patti Smith. It tells about her friendship with the artist Robert Mapplethorpe
autobiography
Life is the autobiography of Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards
Laura Hillenbrand
Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand tells about a man named Louis Zamperini. S
Unbroken
Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand 
WWII
. She tells about his extraordinary survival story after his plane crashed into the Pacific Ocean during Would War Two. 
Cleopatra
e. It tells about one of the most misrepresented and famous women in his story, Cleopatra.
about 2,000 years ago
 She ruled ancient Egypt about 2,000 years ago. One critic said Ms. Schiff has brought Cleopatra to life again by unearthing her story from centuries of lies.