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Sally Rooney’s books pulled from UK over Palestine Action support

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Books by celebrated Irish author Sally Rooney have been removed from sale in the UK after she expressed support for the Palestine Action group.

01Summary

  1. 01Sally Rooney's novels, including 'Normal People', were pulled from UK retailers.
  2. 02The removal followed her public endorsement of Palestine Action, a group that targets Israeli-linked firms.
  3. 03Student reactions were sought for the story but are not detailed in the available text.

02Why it matters

This affects readers interested in the intersection of literature and political activism, as it highlights how authors' political stances can influence book availability.

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