Faber announced the decision on Wednesday, resulting in the immediate withdrawal of her titles from UK retailers. The publisher identified the inability to maintain legal financial transactions with the author as the primary reason for ending her sales in the jurisdiction.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Publisher Halts UK Sales of Sally Rooney Books Over Palestine Action Support
Culture6 days ago
Royalties owed to Irish author Sally Rooney can no longer be processed by her publisher, leading to the removal of her novels from the United Kingdom market. The company ceased sales because Rooney supports Palestine Action, an activist group that the British government has proscribed. These legal restrictions prevent the firm from transferring payments to the author, which in turn blocks the distribution of her work across the country.
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