Thank you so much for considering Vow of Celibacy for your book club! As a lover of great reads, deep discussions, and tasty snacks, I appreciate book clubs on many levels.

Even though Vow of Celibacy is a light-hearted and fast-paced book, I hope it also raises some interesting questions. As I was writing it, I thought a lot about what it means not just to have a secret but to be a secret. Both Natalie and Anastaze constantly find themselves hidden in the shadows, and suddenly they’re both facing situations that challenge them to step out into the light. How does it feel to go through that? And how do our parents' legacies and shortcomings shape us? How do anonymity and pseudonyms challenge or expose social prejudices about gender? Does everybody have to “come out,” regardless of sexual orientation?

Below, you’ll find some sample discussion questions about Vow of Celibacy. You can download the full list here. And if I'm available, I'd love to video chat with your book club! If you're in Southern California, I might be able to swing by in person. See below for contact details. And please connect with me on social media if you’d like to keep up to date on book tour events, comedy shows in your town, and much more.

In the mean time, I hope you enjoy Natalie's story.

With love and thanks,

~Erin Judge

Sample Discussion Questions

In her vow of celibacy, Natalie promises not to have sex until she figures out what the hell her problem is. So, what is Natalie’s problem with love and sex?

Anastaze reminds Natalie that she forgot to count Julian and Emily in her inventory of relationships. What does this omission reveal about Natalie?