Europe · 14 October 2026 to 16 October 2026 · 5 headlines · France 24, BBC News
Sally Rooney book withdrawals in UK
Sally Rooney's novels remain pulled from sale in UK bookshops after her publisher withdrew them following the proscription of Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation. The publisher has cited legal risk under UK terrorism law, pointing to Rooney's public backing of the group, including her pledge to donate royalties to it. UK bookstores have been clearing her print titles from shelves, with no clarification offered on e-books, overseas sales, or any legal challenge to the withdrawal.
As it ran
16 October 2026
- UK bookstores scramble as Sally Rooney's novels are pulled over Palestine Action support France 24
- Sally Rooney's books cannot be sold in UK amid Palestine Action ban, publisher says France 24
- UK bookstores scramble as Sally Rooney's novels pulled over Palestine Action support France 24
14 October 2026
- Sally Rooney books cannot be sold in UK amid Palestine Action ban: publisher France 24
- Sally Rooney books withdrawn in UK over Palestine Action support BBC News
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