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This a list of classic and popular books on various BDSM topics. I even added the Amazon quick links for easier use.
General BDSM
* Come Hither: A Commonsense Guide To Kinky Sex; by Gloria G. Brame* Consensual Sadomasochism: How To Talk About It and Do It Safely; by William A. Henkin, PhD. & Sybil Holliday
* Different Loving; by Gloria Brame, Job Jacobs, & Jon Brame
* Learning the Ropes: A Basic Guide to Safe and Fun S/m Lovemaking; by Race Bannon
* The New Bottoming Book; by Dossie Easton & Janet Hardy (or Liszt)
* The New Topping Book ;by Dossie Easton & Janet Hardy (or Liszt)
* Screw the Roses, Send Me the Thorns; by Philip Miller & Molly Devon
* Sensuous Magic; by Pat Califia
* SM 101; by Jay Wiseman
* As Kinky as You Wanna Be: Your Guide to Safe, Sane and Smart BDSM; by Shanna Germain
* BDSM Mastery - Basics: your guide to play, parties, and scene protocols; by Robert J. Rubel Ph.D. & M. Jen Fairfield
Dominance and Submission
* Becoming a Slave; by Jack Rinella* Erotic Slavehood: A Miss Abernathy Omnibus; by Christina Abernathy
* The Loving Dominant; by John Warren
* The Mistress Manual: the Good Girl’s Guide to Female Dominance; by Mistress Lorelei
* Partners in Power; by Jack Rinella
* The Sexually Dominant Woman: A Workbook for Nervous Beginners; by Lady Green
* How to be a Healthy and Happy Submissive; by Kate Kinsey
* Master/slave Mastery: Updated handbook of concepts, approaches, and practices; by Robert J. Rubel Ph.D. & M Jen Fairfield
* BDSM Mastery-Relationships:: a guide for creating mindful relationships for Dominants and submissives; by Robert J. Rubel Ph.D. & M. Jen Fairfield
Impact Play
* The Compleat Spanker; by Lady Green* Flogging; by Joseph Bean
* Toybag Guide to Canes and Caning; by Janet Hardy
* Hot Crossed Buns: A Beginner's Guide To Spanking; by Tasha Lee
Bondage
* Erotic Bondage Handbook; by Jay Wiseman* Shibari You Can Use: Japanese Rope Bondage; by Lee Bridgett Harrington
* Back on the Ropes; by Two Knotty Boys (kindel only)
* The Beauty of Kinbaku; by Master "K"
Poly
* The Ethical Slut; by Dossie Easton and Janet Hardy (or Liszt)* More Than Two: A practical guide to ethical polyamory; by & Franklin Veaux Eve Rickert
Miscellaneous
* Anal Pleasure and Health: Guide for Men, Women and Couples; by Dr. Jack Morin* The Family Jewels; by Hardy Haberman
* A Hand in the Bush: The Fine Art of Vaginal Fisting; by Deborah Addington
* LeatherFolk: Radical Sex, People, Politics, and Practice; by Mark Thompson
* Ultimate Guide to Anal Sex for Women; by Tristan Taormina
* When Someone you Love is Kinky; by Dossie Easton and Catherine Lizst
* Play Piercing; by Deborah Addington
* The Toybag Guide to Dungeon Emergencies and Supplies; by Jay Wiseman
* Branding 277 Success Secrets: 277 Most Asked Questions On Branding - What You Need To Know; by Tammy Levine
* Health Care Without Shame: A Handbook for the Sexually Diverse and Their Caregivers; by Charles Moser
* Leather and Latex Care: How to Keep Your Leather and Latex Looking Great; by Kelly J. Thibault
* Beneath the Skins: The New Spirit and Politics of the Kink Community; by Ivo Dominguez Jr.
* The Toybag Guide to Hot Wax & Temperature Play; by Spectrum
* The Toybag Guide to Clips and Clamps; by Jack Rinella
* The Toybag Guide to Medical Play; by Tempest
* The Toybag Guide to Foot and Shoe Worship; by Midori