A new book by Ginette DePreist - “Reach Up: My Beautiful Journey with James DePreist” - describes her late husband's key role in the growth and development of the Oregon Symphony. JPR's Vanessa Finney recently visited Ginette at her apartment in Portland and had a conversation about the book, and James' musical legacy.

In her new memoir, “Reach Up: My Beautiful Journey with James DePreist,” Ginette DePreist describes the renowned conductor's work with the Oregon Symphony.

JPR’s Vanessa Finney discusses “Only Hope: A Survivor’s Stories of the Holocaust” with book editor Irving Lubliner, director Liisa Ivary, and Christine Williams, who narrates the audiobook and stars in the play.

Holocaust survivor, Felicia Lubliner felt driven to remind us that the millions who perished were not defined by their deaths but by their lives-their joys, dreams, loves.

Chantele Rilatos is a traditional weaver and tribal member of the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians. In this conversation with JPR’s Vanessa Finney, Rilatos describes the materials and techniques she uses to create works of art that are as useful as they are beautiful.

Crescent City resident practices traditional weaving techniques to create works of art that are as useful as they are beautiful.

The acclaimed radio essay series, "Turning the Tables," has inspired a new book. JPR's Vanessa Finney talks with two contributors about “How Women Made Music: a Revolutionary History from NPR Music.”

Vanessa Finney interviews two contributors to the book, "How Women Made Music: A Revolutionary History."

Stage fighting at OSF is an art unto itself

Turkish-American writer, director Evren Odcikin recounts his life's journey from his discovery of theater as a child in Turkey to meeting his future husband on Tinder.

Bloomsbury Books shares with JPR's Vanessa Finney their recommendations for your next scary story — and the depth and breadth of the Horror genre might surprise you.

Four local booksellers give their recommendations for some chill-filled Halloween reading.