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"Grey" biggest seller since Harry Potter

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"Fifty Shades of Grey" has only been around for about one year, but it's already the biggest book since Harry Potter.

That includes sales of physical books as well as digital versions.  But the novel is surrounded by controversy due to its racy content.  That sparked protests near Cleveland ... Where two DJs held a book burning.

This is giving voice to the people who think it's a piece of garbage.  

"Men can't live up to this book, and it becomes an issue. They're more interested in this, and go to bed alone." says DJ Chad Zumock from WMMS. The DJs say the book burning was done in good fun.    

The "Fifty Shades" books have sold more than 20 million copies in the US and the trilogy holds the top three spots on the USA Today best-seller list.

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