27 Totally Inappropriate Book Titles

Funny sign with a playful book title about body image and humor.

Catchy titles for a book is a way for bookworms to grab a copy.

But these kind of catchy might get readers to think twice about reading it, or be intrigued if it really means what it says in the title.

Perhaps, the authors of these books have no pun intended while writing the titles of their books nor were they thinking about the double meanings behind their titles, but still, they were book titles gone wrong.

Here are 27 totally inappropriate book titles that we found for you. We just didn’t know if these made it to the best-sellers’ list. Enjoy!

1. Really? Can you?

Inappropriate book title featuring a young boy in a boxing ring with humorous, edgy text.
via penguin.com.au

2. Ohhh…in the military…I see…

Vintage book cover titled "Drummer Dicks Discharge" featuring a young soldier illustration.
via buzzfeed.com

3. It was a ‘mistake’…a ‘big mistake.’

Beautiful long hair styled in soft, romantic curls perfect for wedding hairstyles.
via blazepress.com

4. So, dogs get worried about saying goodbye to that too?

Humorous book cover with a woman and a dog in a veterinary setting.
via via seabreeze.com.au

5. And should it come in flavours too?

Humorous children's book cover featuring a cartoon horse with a funny expression.
via buzzfeed.com

6. Kittens, I mean…

Cute kittens on a colourful book cover, playful and adorable.
via buzzfeed.com

7. Reviews for this book say it ‘opens’ our minds to medical adventures. Let’s see then.

Humorous book cover featuring a woman with a goat at a medical clinic.
via pinterest

8. Do you really call it a ‘game’?

Humorous book cover featuring a cat playing chess, related to inappropriate book titles.
via pinterest

9. Real huge…cat!

Beautiful braided and curled wedding hairstyle for brides and bridesmaids.
via funnyjunk.com

10. With that woman on the cover, what exactly will you do? Just curious though.

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via scoopwhoop.com

11. She’s just amazed, honey.

Beautiful bridal hairstyle featuring a low bun adorned with peach roses, perfect for wedding day ele.
via justsomething.co

12. Don’t you ever get tired after 25 years?

Beautiful bridal hairstyle featuring soft curls and a braided crown for a romantic wedding look.
via blazepress.com

13. And the farmer hates it…

Elegant bridal hairstyle with a floral hairpiece for wedding day perfection.
via blazepress.com

14. When everyday cooking gets to your nerves…

Humorous book cover titled "What the F**k Should I Make for Dinner?" by Zach Golden.
via loldamn.com

15. Daddy’s got an idea…a scary idea.

Beautiful bridal updo with flowers for wedding day.
via pinterest

16. Never, ever drink…and play.

Vintage illustration of children, one lying on the ground, with a girl standing nearby.
via deathtoboredom.com

17. What’s more horrible than this?

Beautiful bridal hairstyle featuring a low bun adorned with peach roses, perfect for wedding day ele.
via fooyoh.com

18. Just seeing the word ‘Kill’ is enough to scare you.

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via keepbusy.net

Okay, so the following ones aren’t real – but a parody of the old style Little Golden Books:

19. N is for No.

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via thechive.com

20. That’s one law-bending mum.

Beautiful bridal updo with flowers for wedding day.
via girlsaskguys.com

21. When dogs talk about population control

Dog-themed children's book cover featuring Dalmatian puppies and the title "Because We're Catholic".
via catholicmemes.com

22. Just pray.

Humorous illustration of children with a satirical book cover about church fakes.
via writersblockg.com

23. Don’t get too ‘hooked’ on this one.

Beautiful bridal updo with flowers for wedding day.
via teamjimmyjoe.com

24. Will it be your pleasure?

via blazepress.com

25. Hope the baby doesn’t get ‘green-eyed’ when she’s older.

via ebay.com

26. Just Don’t!

Childrens book cover with kids playing outside, one girl and one boy digging in the dirt.
via reddit.com

27. Not a good place and age to start it.

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via picturelights.club

What book do you think had the most inappropriate title?

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Clare Whitfield Chief Editor
Clare Whitfield is the Editor of Stay at Home Mum and a recognised voice in practical home management for Australian families. Based in the northern suburbs of Sydney, she balances editorial leadership with life as a stay at home mum to two school age children. Her background in home economics and more than a decade of experience in recipe development, family budgeting, and household systems inform her work.

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