Author: Julia Kent

After graduating from UC Berkeley in 2007, Julia was delighted to find out that “professional book recommender” was a job. She has been working in marketing and publicity with independent Bay Area publishers ever since. She joined North Atlantic Books in 2014. She lives with her husband and two very nice cats in Oakland.

DIY Holiday Gift: Mint-Chocolate Beauty Box

Last year, one of the coolest gifts I received was a beauty box my cousin

Santa’s Secret Helper: Amanita Muscaria

Whatever you’re celebrating this time of year, it’s almost inevitable that you’ll encounter Santa Claus

What Is Mercury Retrograde?

Chances are you’ve heard at least one person blame a Mercury retrograde for their busted phone,

New Release: Wisdom Keeper

In his new book, Wisdom Keeper: One Man’s Journey to Honor the Untold Story of

“What is God?” from Paul Brunton’s The Inner Reality

Generally recognized as having introduced yoga and meditation to the West, Paul Brunton was the most

Dog Days of Summer: Skin and Ear Issues

When the temperatures get warm, it creates an environment that is perfect for bacteria and/or