Heads in Beds

Heads in Beds (2013) by Jacob Tomsky. The subtitle to this book is A Reckless Memoir of Hotels, Hustles, and So-Called Hospitality. That pretty well describes it. Tomsky adopts a very casual, street-wise voice in telling us about his career in the hotel business, and he tells all -- or almost all. He tells you what to do and what not to do when you check in to a hotel, who to tip and how to tip to get what you want. It's a very interesting book, and it has the ring of truth to it. This guy has really been there, and what he's offering is the straight dope. He tells you how to get free stuff from the minibar, how to get free movies on the room's TV, and many other valuable tips. This book is a valuable and entertaining read, and I would recommend it to anyone who might be staying in a hotel in the foreseeable future. Grade: B+