Sally Rooney, author of ‘Normal People’ and ‘Conversations with Friends,’ says she is being forced to withdraw her books from being sold in the UK due to her support of the organization Palestine Action: In a statement to The Guardian she said: “In July 2025, the direct-action protest group Palestine Action was proscribed as a terrorist organisation in the UK. The following month, I wrote an opinion piece expressing my intention to go on supporting Palestine Action, which is not a proscribed or otherwise prohibited group here in the Republic of Ireland. As a result, the fulfilment of contracts to publish my work in the UK could now constitute a serious criminal offence. After a process of consultation and deliberation, and with my full agreement, my publisher Faber has therefore determined that it can no longer supply my work within the UK. I have made every effort to be honest with the public about my beliefs and intentions, and I am wholly prepared to accept the consequences.” (theguardian.com/uk-news/2026…)

🚨 Olivia Rodrigo announces the remix for ‘expectations’ featuring Chappell Roan. The song & music video are out this Thursday.

Goodreads users will now be able to rate books with quarter and half stars.

Japanese volleyball player Rui Takahashi comes out as gay: “Since childhood, I have been afraid to confront certain aspects of myself, which caused me distress and led me to deny myself. I am gay (...) And for those who are struggling to accept themselves, regardless of the reasons or backgrounds, I would be happy if my confrontation with myself and sharing my thoughts in my own words could be even a small catalyst for change.”