On Monday, Napa Bookmine, Napa, Calif., shared a Facebook post about a disturbing incident at the store Sunday and issued a call for community support: "Yesterday, something really unsettling happened. Some guy called the store on Pearl St. while one of our booksellers was alone and said some really disgusting things to her. We won't repeat them, but be assured, you'd be horrified if a stranger said them to you. This guy works in Napa and implied he'd be coming into the store today, so...
"We could use a show of support from our wonderful community. Let's fill the store and show this creep that no woman is alone, and that harassment will NOT be tolerated in our community!! We'll be breaking out tables and chairs, and everyone is welcome to come hang out! Bring your book, your homework, your knitting, your coloring, anything you want. We'll share our wi-fi password and just hang. We're open until 6:00, and you're welcome to come for 10 minutes or 2 hours. You can even bring your lunch (we have two great restaurants on our block, Melted and Bui Bistro). Thanks to Napa PD for great advice and support."
In an update posted Tuesday, Napa Bookmine wrote: "Yesterday, after we shared our situation, people showed up ALL DAY. The store was filled with customers and staff every minute. Some people stayed for hours. Some people brought their dogs. Some people brought their computers and worked here. Some people couldn’t stay long but their physical presence was so important in making a statement that harassment is not okay in this community. Some people related to the circumstance and were there in solidarity. Thank you for having our backs. We are FULL of gratitude."