Irish bookshops help supply Sally Rooney novels to UK readers

Culture · First reported 2 Nov, 01:53 · Updated 02:16

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Faber halted its normal UK distribution of Sally Rooney’s books after saying it could not transfer UK earnings to her for donation to Palestine Action. Bookshops in Ireland are supplying some demand, while British shops differ on whether to seek alternative stock.

Faber said it could no longer distribute Rooney’s books in the UK because it could not transfer the UK earnings to her after she announced plans to donate them to Palestine Action.
The books are not banned, and British retailers may sell copies already in stock, but they cannot replenish them through Faber’s usual UK distribution network.
A Londonderry shop is sourcing books through Irish suppliers, while a London shop said it would not replenish its sold-out stock through imports.

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Key facts

Publisher: Faber halted normal UK distribution of Rooney’s books.
Reason given: Faber said it could not transfer UK earnings to Rooney for donation to Palestine Action.
Book status: The article says the books themselves are not banned and existing UK retail stock may remain on sale.
Irish supply: Little Acorns in Londonderry sources titles through suppliers in the Republic of Ireland.
Galway sales: Kenny’s Bookshop reported a tenfold increase in sales of Rooney novels.