Dreaming the Dark: Magic, Sex, and Politics
by Starhawk

Using magick, spirituality, and community to bring about cultural and social change. Lot's of exercises and chants for group work! I recommend reading this along with Truth or Dare.~Sage

Truth or Dare : Encounters With Power, Authority, and Mystery
by Starhawk

An examination of the nature of power that offers creative alternatives for positive change in our personal lives, our communities, and our world. ~amazon

Calling the Circle; The First and Future Culture
by Christina Baldwin

Explores the concept of circle casting and group talks. Many great examples and ideas based on circles meeting together and moving and growing together. Great book for group work, or simply finding a new way to work with the world.~Sage

Mind Games : The Guide to Inner Space
by Robert Masters, Jean Houston, Kern Foundation

A series of exercises designed to increase the powers of concentration and visualization. Covens will benefit by going through this book step by step and using it as a training manual. Good practice for astral work. ~Salome

Wicca Covens : How to Start and Organize Your Own
by Judy Harrow

Judy Harrow has a background in psychology and human relationships, and that is the main focus of the book. It covers a great deal that will be needed by anyone working in a group with the strong personal ties that any religious and work group will form. Most of this book covers how to deal with loss, with growth, what kind of parent/child or teacher/student relationships may form, and how to deal with them. In addition it covers some magical and practical matters such as: picking the right kind of group for you, finding a working method you can work with, and the drawbacks and advantages of different styles of leadership. The sections on dealing with the coven member's problems, the press, the public, the prima donna, and other chronic issues, will be useful to any member of any coven. The book is drawn mostly from the personal experiences of the author, with comentary on "how to handle problems" and "what happened to me" from several other coven leaders and elders. Many times the disagreements of these sources about how to handle particular problems, what to teach in what order, etc. is just as informative as when they agree. Many of them contributed ritual, prayers, and other liturgy which are scattered through the book. ~reviewer from amazon

Covencraft : Witchcraft for Three or More
by Amber K

Covencraft is the most complete book on creating and maintaining a coven written to date, with solid advice on networking, group dynamics, the possibilities of incorporation, community service, open rituals, and so much more. The sheer amount of information in one book is staggering, but the truly amazing part is that all this information is indispensable. One would be hard-pressed to find something that Amber K has missed, but if there is something lacking, she has included enough contact information and reference material to answer any questions that may arise. If you are thinking of starting a coven, Covencraft will smooth the way and point out potential troubles before they can wreck your projects. If your coven is already established, you will wonder how you ever got along without Covencraft. --Brian Patterson (amazon)

Inside a Witches' Coven
by Edain McCoy

At last, here is an insider's look at how a real witches' coven operates, from initiation and secret vows to parting rituals. You can follow step-by-step guidance for joining or forming a coven, plus sage advice and exclusive insights to help you decide which group is the right one for you. Author Edain McCoy became a self-initiated witch in 1981 and has been an active part of the pagan community since her formal initiation into a large San Antonio coven in 1983. ~amazon

(... just because I'm a voyeur. :) ~Salome