Betty White Signs Two-Book Deal

Betty White is quickly becoming the most productive octogenarian since Benjamin Franklin.

After a scene-stealing turn in 'The Proposal' and a Super Bowl commercial sparked renewed interest in the 88-year-old actress, she's having one of the busiest years of her career. She's already got an Emmy nomination for her memorable 'SNL' performance, the hit new sitcom 'Hot in Cleveland' and a ubiquitous presence across the Internet. Now she's signed a two-book deal with Penguin's Putnam Books imprint.

The former 'Golden Girl' must have already had a memoir sitting around, because the first book is slated for publication in early 2011. The memoir is titled 'Listen Up!' and relates lessons White has learned about "life, love, sex and celebrity" over her seven decades in entertainment. There will no doubt be some juicy, odd details in the book since White has proven she doesn't blush at lewd material.

'The Zoo and I: Betty and Her Friends' is second book, which is slated for 2012. Just by the title, you can tell the content will be much different than her memoir. According to Publishers Weekly, it will "include stories about and photographs of White with animals at various zoos." Okay, that's a good one to buy for your kids or grandparents.

Expect 'Listen Up!' to top bestseller lists next spring -- we know White's publishing company is banking on it. According to them, the auction for North American rights to White's material was "highly competitive." Fine, we get it, Putnam, you have a bunch of money.