Girls on The Verge by Vendela Vida

Girls on the Verge is the result of a master's thesis Vendela Vida wrote while at graduate school at Columbia. It is about various groups young girls join and the rituals and initiation processes they go through to become a member. The book is quite interesting in the insight it gives to both the female perspective as well as unique insight into the idea of joining a group, whether it be a street gang, young newlyweds, a sorority, or attending the Burning Man Festival. An interesting read. I look forward to reading her first two novels. Also, Vendela Vida is the wife of my favorite author, Dave Eggers!