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.

Nightstand: Lark Rising by Sandra Waugh. This is a review copy of a YA fantasy novel that comes out in a few weeks. It’s pretty good. Stand by for a review.

Coffee table: The Woman Upstairs by Claire Messud. I heard Messud speak at the National Book Festival over the weekend, which I visited with some of my Book Riot buddies and she was so awesome that I bought her book immediately afterwards (and then waited in line to get her to sign it).

On the metro: No Good Duke Goes Unpunished by Sarah MacLean. My run of romance novels continues! Sarah MacLean is amazing. I’m super excited for the next book in this series to come out next month. I’m dying to know more about Chase.

Audiobook: Nothing at the moment.

Internets:

I’m dying over this incredibly gorgeous wedding.

I wrote a post for Book Riot about jewelry shaped like punctuation. It’s pretty fabulous, if I do say so myself.

There are some seriously cool ideas in this list of 11 DIY projects to do with crystals. Geode wine bottle stoppers, anyone?

Want to know more about diamonds? Check out this truly beautiful and easy to understand piece by Ritani.

The cutest piglet on Vine. You’re welcome.

Mark Patterson Jewelry interviewed me for their blog!

Some incredible photos in this post on Single Stone’s cobblestone collection. (Spoiler: the “stones” are diamonds.)