Nightstand: Scandals of Classic Hollywood: Sex, Deviance, and Drama from the Golden Age of American Cinema by Anne Helen Petersen . This book is awesome. I almost never read nonfiction, but this one is really working for me. I’m reading it slowly, though. Expect a review eventually.

Coffee table: The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss. I’ve been hearing about this for ages and am only now getting around to reading it. So far, so good.

On the metro: Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo. Rereading the Grisha Trilogy! I’ve only read the 3rd book once, but it’s getting to my 4th or 5th read-through of #1 and 2. I think I want to own these in hard copy, too.

Audiobook: Nothing at the moment.

Internets:

Diamond Envy wrote about the three best jewelry blogs to follow and I was one of them! Thank you, Diamond Envy!

Are you in NYC? Do you have the ability to get to NYC? Go visit the exhibit on sentimental rings at Doyle & Doyle right now.

OMJ looks at a gorgeous jewelry trend: mosaics.

This is the coolest: Artist Kevin Weir creates creepy GIFs from vintage photos found in the Library of Congress.

Love this post from the fab Stay Gold featuring pieces that pair rubies with shades of blue.

Halloween costumes that empower girls, from A Mighty Girl.

A roundup of upcoming nonfiction books by women.

This timeline of People magazine’s noteworthy covers throughout the magazine’s 40 year history is pretty awesome.

This beautiful headpiece set with Swarovski crystals is like a giant, luminous mood ring for your head. Check it out.

Nightstand: Arcana by Jessica Leake. This is an advance review copy of a YA fantasy historical fiction novel that comes out soon. It’s set in Edwardian London and the heroine is a society debutante who can also do magic. Sounds right up my alley, doesn’t it?

Coffee table: The Way of Kings (The Stormlight Archive Book 1) by Brandon Sanderson. I put out a Facebook call for fantasy suggestions and several of my friends recommended this. I loved Sanderson’s Mistborn trilogy, so I thought I’d give Stormlight a try. It’s AMAZING. Pure epic fantasy adrenaline rush. And so deliciously long and rich. Also? The Kindle book is FREE right now through Amazon.

On the metro: Words of Radiance (The Stormlight Archive Book 2) by Brandon Sanderson. Have I mentioned how much I love classic epic fantasy? This series is just so good. I waited about 2 minutes between finishing the first book and buying the 2nd.

Audiobook: Nothing at the moment.

Internets:

Gem Gossip’s “Engagement Rings of the Jewelry Bloggers” features me, my ring, and several other extremely fabulous jewelry-loving ladies’ bling and stories.

Do yourself a favor and read idazzle’s post on Colette Jewelry’s Blue Drift.

The Best Headline About Amal Alamuddin and George Clooney’s Wedding.

Urban Outfitters did a crappy thing. But you know what? Urban Outfitters does crappy things all the time.

A very cool interview with the fabulous gem-cutter behind the renowned Top Notch Faceting.

Have you SEEN this diamond??!?! I’m freaking out about it.

Kremkow’s Gem Safari at Ralph Lauren. I am of the opinion that as many things as possible should try to categorize themselves as “gem safaris.”

What do you think of the new Tiffany T collection? I’m totally into it.

This slideshow from The Cut of Joan Rivers fashion highlights (and lowlights) is ablaze with glory. Joan was a lady who accessorized with enviable gusto.

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Nightstand: Bossypants by Tina Fey. Despite my deep love for this badass member of Team Brunette, I’ve actually never read this book before.

Coffee table: Longbourn by Jo Baker. I was really skeptical about this as a concept, but it’s a good read.

On the metro: Girl Defective by Simmone Howell. This is cool. Expect a review soon.

Internets:

Today’s internets have a theme. See if you can tell what it is. Here’s a hint: it’s really important.

Two heartbreaking #WhyIStayed accounts: It Will Look Like a Sunset and Why I Stayed in an Abusive Marriage for Two Years. I’m sharing these not to sensationalize the stories, but to help spread awareness that these are things that happen to real, live women and they cannot be kept in the shadows.

These 19th century photos with hidden women in the backgrounds are somehow sad and beautiful.

Students show solidarity by helping Columbia rape survivor carry her mattress.

NFL Should Ditch the Pink Crap and Recognize Domestic Violence Instead. I don’t care about football, but I DO care about abuse.

An excellent post from Wendy Brandes: Slut-Shaming and Women-Blaming at People Magazine.

The Last Amazon:Wonder Woman returns.

Something lighthearted to end with: Is My iPhone a Tool of the Patriarchy? Notes From an Investigation.