Brief Published (Dubai time, UTC+4) · event date: 2026-10-16
British bookstores are experiencing a rush to stock Sally Rooney’s novels after the announcement that her books will no longer be sold in the United Kingdom due to her support for the group Palestine Action, reports France 24.
The UK government has proscribed Palestine Action, an organization engaging in non-violent direct actions and sabotage against British military installations linked to the Israeli government. Support for this group is now punishable by up to 14 years in prison.
This measure has led to the removal of the Irish author’s works from distribution channels, prompting an immediate reaction from British booksellers who are seeking to stock up before supplies run out.
