Irish author Sally Rooney’s books are no longer being sold in the United Kingdom following a decision by her publisher, Faber. The publisher stated that current UK legislation prevents them from distributing earnings to Rooney due to her vocal support for Palestine Action, a group that the UK government officially designated as a terrorist organization in July 2025.

While Palestine Action remains legal in Ireland, where Rooney resides, the UK’s anti-terrorism laws create a legal barrier for companies operating within the UK to conduct business with individuals who support proscribed groups. Faber indicated that these regulatory circumstances make it impossible to process royalty payments or manage sales for the author within the British market.

There is a slight variation in how the situation is characterized: Al Jazeera frames the event as the books being "pulled" from the market, whereas Middle East Eye emphasizes that the books "cannot be sold" due to the specific legal constraints faced by the publisher. Both outlets agree that the core issue stems from the intersection of UK anti-terrorism legislation and the author's political affiliations. As of now, the restriction appears limited to the UK market, with no reported impact on the availability of her work in Ireland or other international territories.