Kit Haley is a queer author who describes himself as an obsessive tennis fan and an obsessive romance fan. Which in the case of their new book ‘In Your Court’ published by Hachette Australia and released in paperback on the 1st of September 2026 makes a successful and highly readable combination.

‘In Your Court’ follows tennis players Matteo Russo - an underdog from Australia whose once bright future was derailed by a car accident and superstar Miles Callahan from America- currently ranked world number three.

When their paths cross in a preliminary round at Roland Garros in Paris, sparks fly. But falling in love with a superstar is not going to help Mat get his career back on track - even if Miles seems to bring out the best in him. Playing each other again in another match means difficult decisions must be made.

A thoroughly enjoyable read.

This is was a fascinating discussion and one not to be missed.

Monica McInerney is the international bestselling author of 14 novels. Titles that include ‘The Alphabet Sisters', 'Lola’s Secret', 'Hello from the Gillespies' and 'Those Faraday Girls'. All published internationally and have been translated in more than 12 languages.

Last month, Monica's new book 'When Sullivan Met Lola' was released by Penguin Books Australia. It's the fourth book featuring eponymous character Lola Quinlan and the second featuring delightful 12 year old , Sullivan Farrington.

A beautiful book filled with warmth and humour I just know you’ll all love.

I had a wonderful time chatting with Monica about her new book for the podcast recently.

Happy listening!

Bridie Jabour is the Head of Multimedia at Guardian Australia who previously worked as a journalist reporting on social affairs, politics and regional issues.

Bridie is the author of a book of essays - Trivial Grievances: On the contradictions, myths and misery of your 30s as well as the 2018 novel The Way Things Should Be.

And this year Bridie has a new novel out.

Called ‘Ordinary Funny Tragic’ (published by HarperCollins Australia) it’s an exploration of family and grief - but specifically about what it means to be a good mother. Something that resonated with me on a deep level.

I thoroughly enjoyed chatting with Bridie for the podcast recently.