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.)

Nightstand: When Beauty Tamed the Beast by Eloisa James. My Book Riot post about my romance novel binge generated so many book suggestions that it’s set off a whole new binge!

Coffee table: The Children Act by Ian McEwan. I’m having trouble developing coherent thoughts about this one. It’s very McEwan.

On the metro: Eleven Scandals to Start to Win a Duke’s Heart by Sarah MacLean. Sarah MacLean is amazing.

Audiobook: Nothing at the moment.

Internets:

Do you follow The Court Jeweller yet, bling lovers? Because you should. Royal jewels galore.

I really enjoy this After Deadline article on words the NY Times loves too much. Also, they found an affect/effect mix-up that went to publication! When I edit something I often do a global search for both words, since they’re so frequently misused.

This is a cool post about the history of diamonds.

Want to see some insanely beautiful watches? You’re in luck.

I’ve been encountering a lot of irritating mansplaining recently, which is part of why I found this so amazing: Women Listening To Men In Western Art History.

This guy brings a new meaning to the phrase “birthday suit.” He had a 24k gold shirt made to wear on his special day. What did he do in it? Went for a walk.

Fascinating: The 7 Deadliest Fashion Trends Of All Time.

If anyone wants to buy me a present (or is looking to expand their own library), you must check out Gem Gossip’s store of jewelry books (I already have the JAR, the Bulgari Dolce Vita, The Art of Cartier, and My Charmed Life. Now I just need the rest!)

 Ex-Postmaster Says USPS Harry Potter Stamps Are a Form of Prostitution. (Imagine me raising my eyebrows.)

A lovely post on Blackbird and the Snow, a designer who’s recently caught my eye.

My Book Riot post about my romance novel binge resulted in so many amazing book recommendations! I’m having a great time checking them all out.

Nightstand: Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake by Sarah MacLean. This book! Oh man. *fans self*

Coffee table: Fool Me Twice by Meredith Duran.

On the bus to NYC: A Kiss at Midnight by Eloisa James. I read this book in one big gulp and I love love loved it. Sassy and Cinderella-inspired with lots of sarcasm. Just my cup of tea.

Audiobook: Nothing at the moment.

Internets:

This is a very cool Photoshop-related investigation into beauty standards around the world.

How to delete Instagram comments. I didn’t know this, did you?

My intentions to make DIY jewelry rarely turn into reality, but it’s fun to dream. Here’s one for a simple beaded necklace.

The actress who plays OITNB’s “Crazy Eyes” is apparently awesome as well as crazy talented.

Presented without comment: Neville Longbottom knows he got hot.

Check out this fairytale-esque diamond and pearl choker on Elle Fanning. This is exactly how you should dress for events related to a movie in which you play Sleeping Beauty.

I’m severely squeeing over this baby poison dart frog.

This post from Susan Jane has some great tips on traveling with jewelry. If you need a jewelry travel case, click here to revisit my post of travel case reviews.

A brand new Book Riot contributor wrote a post questioning the fact that Science Fiction and Fantasy are often treated as kissing cousins, and I say AMEN. Dragons and spaceships are not similar. Stop putting them in the same bucket (how’s that for an image?).