Sally Rooney pulls books from UK over support for Palestine Action
The Irish author of Normal People and Conversations with Friends says her support for Palestine Action means her books cannot be sold in the UK.
Irish author Sally Rooney's books are now banned for sale in the UK following her affiliation with the activist group Palestine Action, according to her publisher Faber. Rooney has previously backed the group, which was designated a terrorist organization by the UK government in July 2025. This support has resulted in a legal situation where Faber cannot transfer UK earnings to Rooney for her work.
Publisher Faber released a statement expressing their distress at the "unconscionable" circumstances and decided to no longer supply Rooney's works in the UK, while continuing to sell them in other countries and regions. Rooney herself stated that the prohibition would impact freedom of expression and potentially constitute a criminal offense under UK contract law.
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