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?).

Nightstand: Instructions for a Heatwave by Maggie O’Farrell. I think I only have a few pages left of this – I’m savoring it. It’s wonderful and rich with detail.

Coffee table: The Child Eater by Rachel Pollack .This is so creepy and beautiful, like an old school fairy tale (aka: full of darkness).

On the metro: Sisters of Treason by Elizabeth Fremantle. I am enjoying this one somewhat so far…it’s not dazzling me, but I still want to know what happens next. I’m only about 1/4 of the way through, so there’s still time for it to knock my socks off.

Audiobook: Nothing at the moment.

Internets:

About.com just published a list of the top 5 fine jewelry blogs, and guess who’s on there? I’ll give you a hint: me!!

Look at these black-footed kittens. LOOK AT THEM.

Now watch this cute baby wiggle his eyebrows and laugh with delight.

This #RecoveryIs project is a beautiful look at eating disorder recovery.

Thinking of proposing by presenting your love with an engagement ring stuck (or hidden) in food? first, you should read this story about an engagement-ring-in-milkshake gone horribly wrong.

A very cool post about the history of the Smithsonian.

iDazzle’s Monica wrote a beautiful and poignant little piece about writing. So much amen to this.

I’m really into the colors in the J. Mendel Resort Collection handbags.

‘Being a perfect girl can kill you’ – extract from Unspeakable Things by Laurie Penny. Difficult and beautiful.