Irish author and public intellectual shaping 21st-century literary dialogue
Sally Rooney’s books will no longer be supplied in the UK after she and her publisher, Faber, say royalties will be used to support Palestine Action, a group banned as a terrorist organisation in Britain. The decision, confirmed by Rooney and Faber, follows the group’s proscription and related court actions. UK sales outside Britain continue elsewhere.
The new Sense and Sensibility adaptation has released in late September 2026, featuring Daisy Edgar-Jones and Esme9 Creed-Miles. The film reimagines the Dashwood sisters’ crisis in a cooler, more austere tone, focusing on financial distress and personal ambition. Critics note strong performances from Fiona Shaw and Caitrf3na Balfe, while some cast choices spark debates about modern casting.
The 2026 Booker Prize shortlist has been revealed, featuring six novels from Jamaica to Scotland, including Marlon James, Elizabeth Strout, Rebecca Perry and Douglas Stuart. Mary Beard chairs the judging panel; the winner will be announced in London on Nov. 9.