This is page 20 of the nonfiction book news archives.

Ricki Lake Memoir Coming in 2012 (2011-05-19): Atria Books has announced it will publish a memoir by Ricki Lake in 2012.

Pete Townshend to Publish Autobiography With HarperCollins (2011-05-18): HarperCollins has acquired the autobiography of Pete Townshend, the legendary guitar player and songwriter for the Who.

Author Turned to Poetry to Write Her Book Faster (2011-05-15): National Book Award winning author Maxine Hong Kingston told the Guardian she used poetry to speed up the creation of her latest book, I Love a Broad Margin to My Life.

Anisfield-Wolf Book Award Winners Announced (2011-05-14): The Cleveland Foundation recently announced the winners of the 76th Annual Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards.

Lewis Black Talks About What Writing a Book is Like (2011-05-14): Lewis Black recorded this video when he was working on his book, Me of Little Faith(Riverhead, 2009).

Ryan O'Neal to Chronicle Love Affair With Farrah Fawcett in Memoir (2011-05-14): Actor Ryan O'Neal will share the full story of his turbulent but emotionally powerful relationship with actress Farrah Fawcett in a memoir to be published by Crown Archetype in spring 2012.

$60,000 Canadian Prize for Nonfiction Announced (2011-05-12): The Writers' Trust of Canada has announced a generous sponsorship from Hilary M.

Neil Pasricha is Back With More Awesome Things (2011-05-12): Author Neil Pasricha has a new book out called, The Book of Even More Awesome.

Jaycee Dugar to Publish Memoir in July (2011-05-11): Simon & Schuster announced that it will publish Jaycee Dugard's book, A Stolen Life, on July 12, 2011.

Broadside Books to Publish Book by Arizona Governor Jan Brewer (2011-05-10): Broadside Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, will publish Arizona Governor Jan Brewer's personal account of her battle for U.

2010 Los Angeles Times Book Prize Winners Announced (2011-05-07): The winners of the 31st annual Los Angeles Times Book Prizes have been announced.

Simon & Schuster to Publish Melissa Leo's Memoir (2011-05-04): Simon & Schuster will publish the memoir of the Academy Award-winning actress Melissa Leo.

Author Opens Bookstore That Only Sells His Book (2011-04-29): Author Andrew Kessler found a clever way to market his book.

Harper Lee Denies Cooperating With Upcoming Biography (2011-04-28): Yesterday, Penguin Press announced details about a biography of To Kill a Mockingbird author Harper Lee that was being written by former Chicago Tribune reporter Marja Mills.

Hachette Book Group Launches Jericho Books (2011-04-28): The Hachette Book Group has launched Jericho Books, a new faith-based imprint.

Levi Johnston to Tell Truth About Palins in Upcoming Book (2011-04-27): Levi Johnston, Bristol Palin's baby daddy, vows to set the record straight about his relationship with the Palins in his upcoming book, Deer in the Headlights: My Life in Sarah Palin's Crosshairs.

Judges for 2011 National Book Awards Announced (2011-04-25): The judges for the 2011 National Book Awards have been announced.

Crown to Launch Deepak Chopra Books Imprint (2011-04-25): Crown Publishing Group has partnered with author Deepak Chopra for a new imprint, Deepak Chopra Books.

Kristina Wilson Awarded 2011 Charles C. Eldredge Prize (2011-04-21): The Smithsonian American Art Museum awarded the 2011 Charles C.

Greg Mortensen's Memoir Under Scrutiny Following 60 Minutes Investigation (2011-04-20): The latest scandal plagued memoir is Greg Mortenson's 1993 bestseller, Three Cups of Tea.