Key facts
- Sally Rooney's books are being withdrawn from sale in the UK.
- Rooney supports the proscribed group Palestine Action.
- Palestine Action was banned in the UK in July 2025 for criminal damage.
- Rooney stated that continuing to publish in the UK could be a criminal offense.
Irish author Sally Rooney, known for her bestselling novels exploring relationships and class, has announced her books will no longer be supplied to UK booksellers. This decision stems from her vocal support for Palestine Action, a group proscribed by the UK government in July 2025 due to its history of criminal damage. Rooney stated that continuing to fulfill publication contracts in the UK could now be considered a serious criminal offense. Her publisher, Faber, affirmed its continued support for her work. Rooney has sold over six million books globally since her debut in 2017.