Dirty Themes Abound on Amazon, Barnes & Noble E-Books

CYBERSPACE — According to an investigative report by the NY Post, monolithic book sellers Amazon and Barnes & Noble proffer a wealth of erotic and pulp titles that would make even Christian Gray blush.

Leading as the book industry’s prime profit earner in fiction, romance and erotic novels raked in more than $1.4 billion in sales last year. Perhaps, the report suggests, the discreet ebook platform is giving readers agency to procure and read racy books with less anxiety of getting caught. After all, the cover of the Kindle never changes.

Following the publicization of an obscene work in 2010 (and the resulting uproar), Amazon began a crackdown on excessively lewd titles. And yet, NY Post reporter James Covert found that books like “9 Hot Taboo Family Sex Stories” and “Beastiality” are still readily available for purchase.

While the author suggested that healthy sales were keeping the books in e-print and resisting complete elimination, he noted that the companies used “under the rug” tactics to sweep overt awareness of their large bodies of hardcore erotica. In fact, as demand for such titles surged, fewer raunchy books found their way to the “best sellers” lists for both companies.      

“They want all the income they can get that’s coming from erotica of all kinds, but they don’t want to be known for that,” said Amanda Young, an erotic fiction writer.

According to another author, Selena Kitt, her popular “Nolan Trilogy” about “wayward Catholic school girls in the 1950s” sold more than enough copies to break Barnes & Noble's Top 125 list; her book remained staunchly at rank number 126.

To read the original NY Post report, click here.    

Related:  

Copyright © 2025 Adnet Media. All Rights Reserved. XBIZ is a trademark of Adnet Media.
Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission is prohibited.

More News

Adam & Eve Unveils Stroker Inspired by Octopus From Amazon's 'The Boys'

"The Boys" showrunner Eric Kripke has teamed with Adam & Eve on the release of a new stroker based on Ambrosius the Octopus ahead of the Season 2 premiere of Amazon's spinoff series, "Gen V."

Hentaied Founder Romero 'Mr. Alien' on Fetish, Fantasy and Finding Order in Chaos

A sharp sting pierces the woman’s skin. Something foreign slips beneath the surface. Eggs, maybe. She doesn’t know it yet, but soon her body will become a vessel, a hive, a source of contamination.

AEBN Publishes Popular Searches for July, August

AEBN has published the top search terms for the months of July and August from its straight and gay theaters in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Pjur Debuts 'Toy Lube and Cleaner Collection

Pjur has introduced its new Toy personal lubricant and cleaner collection.

The Guardian Devotes Feature Article to XBIZ Amsterdam

British newspaper The Guardian sent a reporter to cover XBIZ Amsterdam earlier this month, resulting in a lengthy article about the annual European adult industry conference.

The Male Rose Names Emma Rose Brand Ambassador

Pleasure brand Male Rose has named multi-XMAs winner Emma Rose as its newest brand ambassador.

Pineapple Support Taps Char Borley as Brand Ambassador

Pineapple Support has named Char Borley as its newest brand ambassador.

Kiiroo Debuts 'PowerShot' Stroker

Kiiroo has introduced its PowerShot dual-motor, app-controllable stroker.

Holiday Products, Sweetums Sign Distro Deal

Holiday Products has signed a distribution deal with wellness brand Sweetums.

Michigan Legislators Propose Online Porn Ban

Michigan lawmakers have introduced a bill that would make it illegal to distribute pornography via the internet in the state.

Show More