Dr. Holmes has proven herself a bestseller many times over. She has eight books to her name; five in English and three in Filipino. All the books are bestsellers. Life, Love, Lust sold 21,000 copies in its first year alone. Reviews of her books and columns have appeared in Newsweek, Time, The Far Eastern Economic Review, Associated Press, Agence France Press, Asiaweek, Asia Magazine, The Philadelphia Inquirer and many others.In 1997, four more of her books are to be published: two in English and two in Filipino. She is also co-authoring a book with Bea Jacinto on east-west marriages which is due for publication in 1997.
Margarita Holmes writes openly about sexual activity and answers all questions that are sent her way.
Dr. Holmes' Bestsellers:
Life, Love, Lust (1990)
Straightforward Answers to Provocative Questions.This is a compilation of "Bodymind" columns that were written between December 24, 1989 and July 26, 1990. Dr. Holmes' candid and carefully thought-out replies constitute a welcome and truly liberating source of information about sex. For instance; what does she think of masturbating in moviehouses? "It is similar to picking one's nose in public: far better to do it in private."
Passion Power Pleasure (1991)
Magtanong kay Doktora Holmes (1991)
Magtanong kay Doktora Holmes II (1992)
Ang aklat na ito ay isang pagtitipon ng mga kolumn na "Bodymind" na karamihan ay nalathala sa pagitan hg Hulyo 27, 1990 at Pebrero 11, 1991. Kasama sa nilalaman ay: Maliit, medyo, at 'maryosep!, Maliit at di segurado, Wala sa haba, Paggamot sa maagang pagsabog, Orgasmo kahit walang lalaki, Oral sex kumpara sa tunay na laban at iba pa.
Roles We Play in Family Life (1992)
A Different Love: Being Gay in the Philippines (1993)
Sexy Saucy Spicy (1993)
This book is a compilation of Dr. Holmes' "Bodymind" columns from May 11, 1991 to August 11, 1993. This is the naughtiest book so far. For instance; a woman asks if it is alright to put her husband's testicles in her mouth as part of their lovemaking. Dr. Holmes response: "Absolutely! As long as you don't intend to keep them there permanently."
Naiibang Pag-ibig - ang maging bakla sa Pilipinas (1995)
Ang librong ito ay hindi "lamang" para sa mga bakla, lesbiyana, at silahis, o para sa mga babaeng bakla, o para sa mga "nag-aalangang kaibigan at kamag-anak". Naririto ang isang libro na pagtuligsa sa doblekarang pamantayan ng lipunang Filipino ... Michael L. Tan
