Faber Pulls Sally Rooney's Books in the UK Over Palestine Action Support
On Wednesday, Faber revealed it would cease the sale of books by Irish writer Sally Rooney in the UK, citing legal restrictions on paying her royalties from UK sales. This move comes after Rooney's backing of Palestine Action, an organization classified as illegal by the UK government. The 35-year-old author is recognized for her popular works, including Normal People and Conversations with Friends. In 2021, she declined to grant translation rights to Israeli publishers for her book Beautiful World, Where Are You, and condemned Israel's actions in Gaza. In June 2025, Rooney expressed her support for Palestine Action in a Guardian op-ed. She has refrained from UK appearances due to concerns over arrest and stands firm in her support for the organization, accepting the repercussions.
Fatti principali
- Faber announced on Wednesday it will stop selling Sally Rooney's books in the UK.
- The publisher cited its inability to legally pay Rooney proceeds from UK sales.
- Rooney supports Palestine Action, which the UK government has declared illegal under anti-terrorism laws.
- Rooney, 35, is known for Normal People, Conversations with Friends, and Intermezzo.
- In 2021, she refused to sell Israeli translation rights for Beautiful World, Where Are You in support of BDS.
- In June 2025, she wrote a Guardian op-ed praising Palestine Action and criticizing Yvette Cooper.
- She pledged to use book and BBC adaptation earnings to fund Palestine Action in an Irish Times article.
- Rooney has avoided UK festivals and appearances due to fear of arrest.
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- Yvette Cooper
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- Hamas
- Hezbollah
- UK government
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- Waterstones
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- United Kingdom
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