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Adrienne Baptiste See my TER Reviews 1751 reads
posted
1 / 25
Books about the hobby

And no, I'm not talking about the reviews found this site!  

I'm talking about all the books both in print and online about this peculiar profession. Everyone, both escort and client have interesting stories to tell and I always find myself intrigued with them.  

Currently, I'm reading up on the Manhattan Madam - Very interesting!  

What books have you read about the hobby?

TheGovernor 142 Reviews 172 reads
posted
2 / 25
Read 2 Books

About 20 years ago there was a movie based on the book about a notorious madam in NY who had a relative that arrived off the Mayflower.

Last year I read a book about a famous Olympic Athlete who became a provider due to her clinical depression. She was outed by The Smoking Gun.

Email me if you want the titles, as I do not want to violate Policy.

scb19 10 Reviews 141 reads
posted
3 / 25
Never read it but I understand

that "The Happy Hooker" was the ground breaker.

MiMi See my TER Reviews 175 reads
posted
4 / 25
"Indecent"

An awesome no-bullshit read.

BellaMaytress See my TER Reviews 124 reads
posted
5 / 25
A book that was one of the major inspirations for my choice to become a provider..

The Price: My Rise and Fall as Natalia, New York's #1 Escort
By Natalie McLannon

Disclaimer: hard drug use is featured throughout Natalie's story. But it is by far the best written account of escorting I've read from almost a dozen books/ short stories on the topic. Here's a brief synopsis (probably the back book-cover, I dunno it popped up on my Kindle):

In this sexy, darkly funny, and suprisingly poignant memoir, famed New York call girl Natalie "Natalie" Mclennan tells her full story for the first time. A cautionary tale about a bright, confident young woman who sells her future for easy money and glamour, "The Price" takes readers inside the world of the twenty-five-year-old-girl "New York" magazine labeled "The $2,000-An-Hour Hooker."

I hope this helps.. Enjoy! :)

theoldcavalier 2 Reviews 165 reads
posted
6 / 25
If it inspired you ...

I'm guessing "cautionary tale" and "sells her future" are more publisher's spin than an actual reflection of the contents, right?

BenneeProfane 98 Reviews 122 reads
posted
7 / 25
Getting Screwed: Sex Workers and the Law

I really enjoyed Getting Screwed: Sex Workers and the Law -- a journalist / professor interviews a number of professionals and attends a convention where there are sessions on marketing, finance, etc.

Really gives a good current look at what is, to me, a hobby but is a profession for the ladies.

She also talks about why and how law enforcement approaches the business.  

Educational and an enjoyable read.

KatieKuada See my TER Reviews 111 reads
posted
8 / 25
Re: Read 2 Books

I don't know if you;re still active but I'd like to know about these books!

Related Link: My Page

KatieKuada See my TER Reviews 102 reads
posted
9 / 25
This gives me hope.

I'm writing a memoir of sorts and I was wondering how people in the hobby would receive this.

Related Link: My page

edinathens 88 reads
posted
10 / 25
Go ahead

You can't humiliate Prince Andrew any more than he has been.

KatieKuada See my TER Reviews 93 reads
posted
11 / 25
Re: Go ahead

hahahaha but Sarah is going THROUGH IT!

dabbler9 79 reads
posted
12 / 25
Charlotte Shane

Charlotte Shane has written two memoirs, Prostitute Laundry and An Honest Woman. Both very good. And I haven’t read it but the show Secret Diary of a Call Girl was based on a book called The Intimate Adventures of a London Call Girl .

QueenBia See my TER Reviews 69 reads
posted
13 / 25
I’m reading “All Hookers Go To Heaven!” Eom


END OF MESSAGE

PandoraDuPont See my TER Reviews 122 reads
posted
14 / 25
Re: Charlotte Shane

The Secret Diary of a Call Girl is surprisingly realistic. I keep on finding uncanny parallels (and stark differences). I watched the first season on Amazon Prime Video.

Related Link: Http://pandoradupont.org

KOKIR 110 reads
posted
15 / 25
TER General Board

It’s true — the whole world around this profession is much broader than just reviews. Books, memoirs, investigative stories… they all show how complex, human, and sometimes even philosophical this “hobby” can be. Many escorts and clients lead lives that are far more layered than the surface suggests.

The “Manhattan Madam” story is a fascinating one — it really opens a window into the business side, the politics, and the personal dynamics behind the scenes. If you liked that, you might also enjoy reading memoir-style collections from independent workers; they tend to offer a more grounded, day-to-day perspective.

And sometimes even browsing structured platforms like https://escortminsk.com/ helps you see how differently the industry is presented in various regions — each city has its own culture and its own stories waiting to be told.
Related Link: https://escortminsk.com/

KatieKuada See my TER Reviews 68 reads
posted
16 / 25
I need an email addy...

Ms. Governor,

 
I've done EVERYTHING to search for your email address! I can't see your reviews or your email with my partial VIP membership. 😔

 
If ANYONE has her email address then please share!  

 
Thanks,
Katie

inicky46 61 Reviews 95 reads
posted
17 / 25
You have a PM.

Check your in box for a link to both stories. If you can't receive it, let me know how to send it.

impposter 49 Reviews 109 reads
posted
18 / 25
Re: Read 2 Books

Probably "Mayflower Madam."
http://www.amazon.com/Mayflower-Madam-Secret-Sydney-Barrows/dp/0877957223
It was made into a movie, too.
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Written by the Mayflower Madam, Sidney Biddle Barrows:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sydney_Biddle_Barrows
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Biddle Barrows has written some follow up books and articles. Just google her.
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The other book might be related to  
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suzy_Favor_Hamilton
but I don't know the name of the book.

Posted By: KatieKuada
Re: Read 2 Books
I don't know if you;re still active but I'd like to know about these books!


-- Modified on 12/13/2025 9:48:17 AM

KatieKuada See my TER Reviews 104 reads
posted
19 / 25
Re: Read 2 Books

Thank you Master Wizard. I KNOW youre a professor now!

KatieKuada See my TER Reviews 81 reads
posted
20 / 25
Re: "Indecent"

I don't know if you're still active but can you give more details on this book? There are 100s of books with 'Indecent' in the title

holystonethedeck 105 Reviews 87 reads
posted
21 / 25
Re: I need an email addy...

The governor isn't a provider. He's a client.  

Or was, at least. I just realized that his post is 8 years old. He's long gone from here.

-- Modified on 12/14/2025 10:44:29 AM

KatieKuada See my TER Reviews 93 reads
posted
22 / 25
Re: I need an email addy...

Thanks for the info!

KatieKuada See my TER Reviews 76 reads
posted
23 / 25
Re: I’m reading “All Hookers Go To Heaven!” Eom

Hey Queen Bia,

I couldn't decide on a title to start on. But I'm gonna read this with you!  

Kisses,
Katie

mrfisher 115 Reviews 70 reads
posted
24 / 25
I just thought of a great title....

"She shtupes to Conquer"

BigPapasan 3 Reviews 72 reads
posted
25 / 25
Katie - here are a couple more books for you...

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30015825-dear-john

 
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/19472052-the-courtesan-handbook

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