Behind the Books: Sports, Spice and Sex

Why do so many of the books of the time sneak into the sport's locker rooms? Why do we have to hear about brutal tackles and hard serves when we read about pounding hearts and excited lust? And what is it about the combination of body, struggle and love that turns on writers and readers of everything from romance to poetry?

Join the conversation about perhaps the most irresistible power couple in literature right now — sports and sex!

OpleVsportsRomance has been a huge phenomenon in recent years with passionate readers hungry for steamy chemistry, intense rivalry and happy endings. Just think of 'Heated Rivalry'. But now the sport has also found its way into the poetry.

In this edition of Behind the Books, the two tracks meet — finally!

Discover Johanne Bille, who is behind the popular romance 'Sparks on the Ice', and poet Maja Lucas, who wrote the critically acclaimed 'Tennis Poems', in a conversation about why books across genres revolve around competitions, sex and the body — sports and sex.

Together with romance expert Sarah von Essen, the authors investigate why sports, sex and language arts create such surprising hotness of an affair.

Join the conversationWe also hope the audience feels like mingling:

What sports romances have you guys fallen in love with? What sports poems or novels can you not forget? And why? Join the conversation and send your questions or thoughts to our literature facilitator Mathias. Of course, you can also bring your questions to the event and ask them.

Come and be as we dribble between genres and reading habits, tackle literary prejudices and play up a conversation about why sport and sex are perhaps the most irresistible pair in literature right now.

Contact literary distributor Mathias td6a@kk.dkM ØDJohanne Bille (b. 1993) debuted in 2015 with the novel 'Think now if'. Since then she has made her mark as a distinctive literary voice with books such as When Men Leave Me, A Life With You and the popular Bookstore Blåregn series. In her works she explores love, identity, relationships with both sharpness, humor and great psychological insight.Maja Lucas (b. 1979) is a Danish poet and writer who debuted in 2008 with the poetry collection 'I no longer fear for my skin'. Since then, she has published a number of critically acclaimed poetry collections and novels, in which she revolves with precise and sensual language on themes such as love, motherhood, loss, the body and nature. Maja Lucas is current with the poetry collection 'Tennis Poems' from 2026.Sarah von Essen is a journalist and author. She is known for her keen eye on literature and culture and has for many years disseminated books, authors and reading experiences.Practical Info The event takes place at LIVE at Copenhagen's Main Library, 4th floor, Store Scene.The event is with free tickets via ticketetto. Please note that the view of the stage is restricted from certain locations.Find wayFrom the Central Hall of the Main Library you will find the stage area on the 4th floor in the following ways:

Take the elevator that you find on your right hand when you step from Krystalgade into Centralsalen. The stage is on the right when you step out of the elevator. Take the stairs that you will find on your right hand when you step from Krystalgade into Centralsalen. Follow the stairs up to fourth. The stage is on the right as you step out onto the floor.Follow the escalators up to the 3rd floor. At the end of the last escalator, a staircase goes on your right side up to the 4th floor. Go right to get to the stage area.