Patrick O'Keefe's 'Managing Online Forums' is the ultimate guide to creating, managing, and growing online communities. Packed with practical advice and insights, this book is essential for forum administrators and community managers.

'Designing Social Interfaces' by Erin Malone is a pivotal guide for creating engaging social platforms, covering design principles, patterns, and real-world applications to enhance online communities.

'Netnography' by Robert V. Kozinets is a comprehensive guide to conducting ethnographic research online, essential for understanding digital cultures and communities.