This is page 12 of the nonfiction book news archives.

Buzz Aldrin Shares Mars Mission Plan in New Book (2013-03-31): Astronaut Buzz Aldrin advocates a manned mission to Mars in his upcoming book, Mission to Mars: My Vision for Space Exploration.

Amazon Publishing to Speed Up Royalty Payments to Authors (2013-03-19): The Wall Street Journal reports that Amazon Publishing will now pay authors faster than before.

Former Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner Inks Deal for Book About Financial Crisis (2013-03-15): Former U.

E.L. James Publishing Fifty Shades of Grey Inner Goddess Journal (2013-03-13): Vintage Books announced that is is releasing a new book by Fifty Shades of Grey author E.

Sarah Palin Takes on the War on Christmas in Next Book (2013-03-12): Broadside Books, an imprint of HarperCollins, announced that it will publish a new book by former Vice presidential candidate and bestselling author Sarah Palin.

Randi Zuckerberg Inks Two Book Deal With HarperCollins (2013-02-18): Randi Zuckerberg just inked a two book deal with HarperCollins.

U.S. Justice Department Approves Random House Penguin Merger (2013-02-14): The U.

Macmillan Settles Ebook Price Fixing Case, Now Apple is the Only Remaining Defendant (2013-02-09): And then there was one.

Barnes and Noble Announces Finalists for 2012 Discover Great New Writers Awards (2013-02-04): Barnes and Noble announced the six finalists for its 2012 Discover Great New Writers Awards.

Amy Poehler Inks Book Deal With HarperCollins (2013-01-31): Amy Poehler just inked a book deal with It Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers.

Atria Books Signs Thomas Keneally to Two Book Deal (2013-01-30): Atria Books has signed Thomas Keneally, author of Schindler's List, to a two book deal.

John Hodgman's Advice to Aspiring Writers (2013-01-22): Author, actor and former literary agent John Hodgman gives some pithy advice to aspiring writers.

Jimmy Fallon's List of Books You Should Not Read (2013-01-18): Jimmy Fallon reveals his latest list of book you should read.

National Book Awards Adds Long Lists, Expands Eligibility for Judging Panels (2013-01-15): The National Book Foundation announced changes in how the National Book Awards are reviewed and selected.

Broadside Books to Publish New Book by Donald Rumsfeld (2013-01-12): Broadside Books has announced it will publish a new book by Donald Rumsfeld, called Rumsfeld's Rules.

New Book Provides Details on Over 2,500 Star Wars Action Figures (2012-12-15): A new book, Star Wars: The Ultimate Action Figure Collection, provides details on over 2,500 Star Wars action figures from the past 35 years.

Journalist David Oliver Relin, Co-Author of Three Cups of Tea, Takes His Own Life at 49 (2012-12-03): Journalist David Oliver Relin, co-author of the bestselling yet controversial book Three Cups of Tea, has committed suicide.

HarperCollins' It Books to Publish No Holds Barred Memoir by Bob Saget (2012-11-29): HarperCollins announced that has acquired the rights to a new book by comedian and actor Bob Saget.

Pope Benedict's New Book Says There Were No Animals or Angels at Jesus' Birth (2012-11-23): Well, this is a bit of a shocker.

News Corp Wants to Buy Simon and Schuster, Combine With HarperCollins (2012-11-22): The consolidation of the major book publishers continues.