Archive · 26 Jun 2025
San Francisco Bookstore Removes 'Harry Potter' Books Over Rowling's Views
A bookstore in San Francisco, called The Booksmith, has stopped selling Harry Potter books.
They did this because the author, J.K. Rowling, has said things that many people think are against transgender rights.
The bookstore owners, who are queer, say they were also fans of Harry Potter when they were young.
They now don't want to profit from her books.
Actor Pedro Pascal also spoke out against Rowling, saying she was acting badly.
The bookstore encourages readers to buy used copies.
A San Francisco bookstore, The Booksmith, removed J.K. Rowling's books due to her stance on transgender rights.
The bookstore cited Rowling's use of wealth to fund organizations against transgender rights.
The bookstore's decision followed years of controversy regarding Rowling's views.
The store suggests purchasing used copies of the books to support the series.
Actor Pedro Pascal criticized Rowling's celebration of an anti-trans ruling.
- Who
- The Booksmith and J.K. Rowling
- What
- The Booksmith, a San Francisco bookstore, pulled Harry Potter books due to J.K. Rowling's views.
- When
- Recently
- Where
- San Francisco
- Why
- Because of J.K. Rowling's stance against transgender rights.
Supporters of Transgender Rights
Critics of the Bookstore's Decision
Book Removal
Supporters of Transgender Rights
They support removing J.K. Rowling's books.
Critics of the Bookstore's Decision
They oppose the removal of J.K. Rowling's books.
Rowling's Stance
Supporters of Transgender Rights
They believe Rowling's views are harmful to the transgender community.
Critics of the Bookstore's Decision
They believe Rowling has the right to express her opinions, regardless of others views.
- Bookstore
- The Booksmith
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Controversy
- J.K. Rowling's views on transgender rights
- Action Taken
- Removal of Harry Potter books
- Reason for Removal
- Rowling's activism against transgender rights