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Sally Rooney's Books Ban Sparks Controversy

Updated 2026-10-16 11:55 UTC 2 sources Negative

Author Sally Rooney announced that her books will no longer be sold in the UK after she pledged royalties to a banned pro-Palestinian group. The decision has sparked controversy and debate over cultural boycotts.

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NPR
The Irish author said her books can no longer be sold in the UK after she pledged the royalties to a banned pro-Palestinian group.
2026-10-16 11:30 UTC
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