This is page 26 of the nonfiction book news archives.

Starbucks Chooses Crazy for the Storm as Next Featured Book (2009-05-19): Starbucks has selected Crazy for the Storm: A Memoir of Survival, by Norman Ollestad as its next featured book.

The Secret Memoirs of Zhao Ziyang (2009-05-14): The secret memoirs of Zhao Ziyang, the top Chinese Communist official during the Tiananmen Square massacre, are going to be published, four years after his death.

Al Pacino to Star in Film Based on Macolm Gladwell's Blink (2009-05-13): THR.

Sarah Palin Lands a Book Deal With HarperCollins (2009-05-12): The Anchorage Daily News is reporting that Alaska Governor and former VP candidate Sarah Palin has signed a book deal with HarperCollins.

Wiley Uses SKYPE for Author Book Signing (2009-04-22): Publisher John Wiley is thinking outside the box when it comes to book signings.

The Rise of the Trade Paperback (2009-04-21): Publishers are printing fewer hardcover books and more trade paperbacks in response to the drop off in consumer spending.

Philip Parker Wins Diagram Prize for Oddest Book Title (2009-03-27): The winner for the Diagram Prize for the Oddest Book Title has been awarded to Professor Philip M.

A Lion Called Christian Hits Bestseller Lists (2009-03-22): The nonfiction book, A Lion Called Christian: The True Story of the Remarkable Bond Between Two Friends and a Lion, is going to hit at #7 on the Times hardcover nonfiction list.

Ken Libbrecht: Snowflake Expert and Author (2009-03-02): Ken Libbrecht is the world's preeminent snowflake photographer.

Two Authors Share Lincoln Prize (2009-02-13): Two authors will share the Lincoln Prize, which is awarded by the Gettysburg College for works about Abraham Lincoln, the U.

Author Flies to Canada to Replace Damaged Book (2009-02-11): Now this is what we call going above and beyond the call of duty.

JFK's Long Overdue Library Book Found (2009-02-06): Researchers just discovered that a book about Abraham Lincoln that was found among President Kennedy's papers is actually an overdue library book from the Library of Congress.

Elizabeth Edwards to Write New Book About Adversity (2009-02-05): Elizabeth Edwards, wife of former senator and presidential candidate John Edwards, is writing a second book about her experiences.

David Plouffe Signs Book Deal With Viking (2009-02-04): Viking announced to day that it has acquired world, first serial and audio rights to the story of David Plouffe, Barack Obama's campaign manager.

Michelle Obama's Brother to Publish Book (2009-01-30): Michelle Obama's brother Craig Robinson has landed a book deal with Penguin Group's imprint Gotham Books.

John Updike Dead at 76 (2009-01-27): Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist John Updike has died after a battle with lung cancer.

National Enquirer Says Bush Memoir to Contain Bombshells (2009-01-21): The National Enquirer claims publishing insiders are telling them President Bush's memoir is going to contain lots of bombshell revelations including that he fell of the wagon, flirted with Condi and called Vice President Cheney a "bozo.

Craig Murray Attacks British Libel Laws (2009-01-14): Craig Murray, the former British Ambassador to Uzbekistan, became a bestselling author with his frank account of his time in the country, which included shocking accusations of government complicity in human rights abuse.

Bestselling Author Alexandra Penney Got Madoffed (2009-01-13): Bestselling self-help author Alexandra Penney has lost her life savings in the Madoff financial scandal that has rocked the investment world.

President Bush Wants to Write His Memoirs (2009-01-13): President Bush has said that he's ready to write a book about his experiences in the White House.