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Readers rush to buy Sally Rooney books amid Palestine Action ban

Original: ‘It feels quite frightening’: readers rush to snap up Sally Rooney books as stocks dwindle amid Palestine Action ban

Readers in the UK are rushing to buy Sally Rooney's novels, with stocks dwindling at bookshops, following the government's ban of Palestine Action under anti-terror laws. Rooney has been a prominent supporter of the group and voiced alarm, saying the crackdown 'feels quite frightening'. Her publisher and retailers report surging demand as readers respond to her stance.

Why now: Rooney's public opposition to the Palestine Action ban has prompted a wave of support through book buying.

Sally RooneyPalestine ActionUnited KingdomThe Guardian

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