North Miami book store congratulates "haters" after announced closure

• Owners say the incident led to harassment that continues until today and contributed to their decision to close up shop.

Catch up fast: Paradis, an openly leftist space, asked Caldwell to leave after its owners said he and his companions spoke about "women in degrading ways" and used "eugenic arguments around their thoughts on Roe v. Wade," the Herald reported.

• The incident, which got national news coverage, led Paradis to install privacy screens on their gates and change their hours to "make sure no one was working alone," the business said.

Other reasons the owners cited for closing include:

• The departure of two of the five Paradis founders, according to the Miami Herald.

• Personal hardships like the declining health of one family member and the passing of another.
• An overwhelming demand for food service, which eclipsed the wine and bookstore components of the business.

What they're saying: "To our haters, we suppose congratulations are in order, so you can go ahead and stop reading now!" Paradis said in its announcement.

• "But, to those who have loved us, supported our many changes, laughed with us, danced with us, and maybe even cried with us, we wanted to give you this parting explanation, as well as a wholehearted thank you."