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Harry Potter novels now unwelcome in bookstores in this US city

San Francisco bookstores, including Booksmith and Fabulosa Books, have removed J.K. Rowling's ' Harry Potter ' books from their shelves. The decision by the bookstores is a protest against J.K. Rowling's anti-trans views and the recent launch of her private legal fund, the J.K. Rowling Women's Fund. Booksmith stated they would not be part of the fund, characterizing it as an organization dedicated to removing transgender rights. The J.K. Rowling Women's Fund claims to support 'individuals and organizations fighting to retain women's sex-based rights' in various spheres. Actors Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Watson have publicly criticized Rowling's opinions, while Tom Felton expressed gratitude for her creation.