CulturePublished: 14 October 2026 at 22:58

Sally Rooney's books withdrawn in the UK over Palestine Action support

Books by award-winning author Sally Rooney are being withdrawn from sale in the UK. The move is linked to her support for the group Palestine Action.

Books by award-winning author Sally Rooney are being withdrawn from the UK, according to Al Jazeera. The reason given is the writer's support for the group Palestine Action.

The source report states only that the withdrawal is connected to her stance on the group. It does not say who made the decision, which titles are affected or when the withdrawal takes effect.

The story will be updated when more detail becomes available.

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