diff --git a/src/calibre/gui2/library/views.py b/src/calibre/gui2/library/views.py
index 5661ec96e7..34896c413f 100644
--- a/src/calibre/gui2/library/views.py
+++ b/src/calibre/gui2/library/views.py
@@ -183,7 +183,6 @@ class BooksView(QTableView):  # {{{
 
         setup_dnd_interface(self)
         self.setAlternatingRowColors(True)
-        self.setSelectionBehavior(self.SelectRows)
         self.setShowGrid(False)
         self.setWordWrap(False)