One Book One Coast 2026
They Called Us Enemy, by George Takei
One Book, One Coast brings together library systems across Oregon, California, and Washington State for a shared community reading program that celebrates literacy, learning, community, and civil discourse.
As the largest book club on the West Coast, One Book, One Coast brings readers together around one book to create opportunities for conversation, reflection, and meaningful connection across neighborhoods, cities, and state lines.
Extra physical copies of the book are now available to borrow, and unlimited digital copies of the eBook will be available from April 1 through June 6 on the Libby app by Overdrive, as well as on the Library’s hoopla app. Through this shared reading experience, communities are encouraged to explore themes of identity, patriotism, family, loyalty, and resilience while strengthening connections through dialogue and learning.
How to Participate
Community members may borrow physical copies of They Called Us Enemy from the Chetco Library as early as March 23.
From April 1 through June 6, unlimited digital copies of the eBook in English and Spanish will be available through the Libby app by OverDrive. The eBook is also available on-demand in English on the Library’s hoopla app for Chetco Library cardholders.
The Chetco Library will also lead a community book discussion at Chetco Brewing at 5:30pm in Brookings on May 27, along with additional smaller events and take-home activities throughout the spring.
About the Book
They Called Us Enemy is a powerful graphic memoir by George Takei that reflects on civil liberties, democracy, and what it means to be American — both historically and today.
Author Talk with George Takei
To close the program, George Takei will appear for a special author talk and book signing on Sunday, May 31 at 2 pm at East Los Angeles Library. The event will be livestreamed on YouTube, allowing readers across the region to participate together, and the Chetco Library will present a free watch party of the live author talk in partnership with Chetco Brewing at 830 Railroad St in Brookings. A link to the livestream will be shared with the community in the coming months as well.