RUNNING A BED AND BREAKFAST For Dummies
by Mary White

All the tools to start and run a profitable B&B–and have fun doing it! This book provides professional advice for those interested in starting and operating a successful B&B or inn and covers everything from finding the perfect location to establishing a budget to handling maintenance issues. Author Mary White (New York, NY) is President of BnBFinder.com, one of the most informative and easy-to-use B&B sites on the Web. She has been involved in marketing and promoted B&Bs online for more than ten years. 360 pages - Paperback. $21.99  Order here directly from the publisher

So You Want to Be an Innkeeper
(revised and expanded third edition)
The Definitive Guide to Operating a Successful Bed-and-Breakfast or Country Inn
Mary E. Davies, Pat Hardy, Jo Ann M. Bell 
and Susan Brown.

A must for future innkeepers, a valuable reference tool for pros. From finding a place and evaluating it to burnout, from business plan development to a new chapter on dinner service. The only book packed with hard financial data and 24 checklists. Nitty-gritty resource written by innkeepers with a national perspective. Order directly from the publisher. $17.00

How to Start & Run Your Own Bed & Breakfast Inn
by Ripley Hotch & Carl Glassman

In this book you'll discover the secrets of the best inns. You'll find out what business strategies characterize a successful inn and learn how to incorporate them in your own business. Chapters include detailed information on all aspects of innkeeping. Stackpole Books, 182 pp., Order directly from the publisher. $15.95