There are so many resources “out there” on social media best practices, techniques, do’s and don’ts, case studies and more. At times, it can be hard to know which are the really interesting, relevant books to read. Plus, wouldn’t it be great if you could have a great face-to-face dialogue with others on your opinion about some of these books?

Enter the Ottawa Social Media Book Club organized by Ottawa Web 2.0 and social media natives Kelly Rusk and Scott Lake. Book club members meet on a regular basis to discuss books related to the ever-evolving social media trends and practices of today.

Their next meeting is scheduled for June 16 with the Cluetrain Manifesto as the book of discussion (a great free read btw).

Further, Joe Thornley of PR and Social Marketing firm Thornley Fallis, has created the Third Tuesday Social Media Book Group on Shelfari, an online social network for book lovers. You can create an account on Shelfari, join the Third Tuesday Social Media Book Group and share and learn from others in a discussion on these books.

Whether you decide to join these book clubs or not…some books on social media that may pique your interest include…

• The Cluetrain Manifesto by by Christopher Locke, Rick Levine, Doc Searls, David Weinberger (more about the authors)
• The Groundswell by Josh Bernoff and Charlene Li (more about the authors)
• Wikinomics by Don Tapscott and Anthony D. Williams (more about the authors)

Have any other books to recommend? Please leave a comment with your suggestions.