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.

Nightstand: Instructions for a Heatwave by Maggie O’Farrell. This book is great, but it gives me weird dreams so I actually can’t read it right before bed.

Coffee table: The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle by Avi. An elementary school favorite of mine! I found a copy in my apartment building’s lending library and I’m really enjoying rereading it.

On the metro: The Girl With All the Gifts by M.R. Carey. This book is much more scifi than I normally do, but it’s very well done. It also gives me WAY WORSE dreams than anything else I’m currently reading. I have to stop reading it at like 4 pm, or else it’s nightmare city. (Why am I so susceptible to horrifyingly vivid dreams?)

Audiobook: Nothing at the moment.

Internets:

One of my fellow Book Riot contributors did a post rounding up the best bookish moments of Boy Meets World.

Here is an amaaaazing photo of Queen Elizabeth at Royal Ascot, and a great post about the history of the gorgeous brooch she’s wearing.

J.K. Rowling had some fun on twitter and it was magnificent.

The Lightweight’s Guide to Drinking at Summer Weddings. Because I’m 5′ 2″.

This post on Adios Barbie made me want to try zumba ASAP.

StyleBakery just did a fab roundup of abalone jewelry, which I adore for summer.

This is a very cool post: Odds In Our Favor: Race in The Hunger Games.

Kesha opened up about her eating disorder recovery in Teen Vogue, cementing her place in my list of celebrities I genuinely respect as well as adore. Eating disorders are real and horrible, and for a celebrity to talk honestly about hers in a publication aimed at teen girls is an incredible move towards awareness.

Check out some extraordinary pieces in this roundup of recent auction record-breakers.

Nightstand: The Fortune Hunter: A Novel by Daisy Goodwin. I just started this DRC and it promises to be entertaining.

Coffee table: Tales of the Hidden World by Simon Green. I enjoy books of short stories but I tend to read them much more slowly than I read normal novels.

On the metro: A Promise of Spring by Mary Balogh. Can’t stop won’t stop with the romance novel binge!

Audiobook: Nothing at the moment.

Internets:

How to Get Your Body Caftan-Ready for Summer. VERY important. Note to self: buy caftan(s).

24 Photos of Jon Hamm Making Silly Faces in Nice Clothes. I am keeping today’s selections to a very high intellectual standard, as you can see.

Everyone I know IRL is already aware of my undying love for Kesha. She’s the best.

This is a cool post from Erstwhile Jewelry Co. about diamond florescence.

Don’t read this post from Gem Gossip on treasure hunting in London unless you’re prepared to book a flight to England.

The Court Jeweller counts down the top 10 royal emeralds. Why haven’t you clicked yet?

How to tell if you’re in a Jane Austen novel. Full of helpful clues like “A woman who hates you is playing the painoforte.”

Last week was jewelry week in Vegas! I was sadly not able to go, but I’ve been enjoying keeping an eye on all of the recaps that are starting to pup up. Here are some great ones:

A Sparkle Affair: The Couture Show.
InstoreMag.com: What happened in Vegas.
The Daily Jewel: #JWLV – NEW Editor’s Preview in the Press Room at #JCKLasVegas and A Walk Through the Las Vegas Antique Jewelry and Watch Show.
JCK:
5 Brands That Caught My Eye at JCK Las Vegas.
Amanda Gizzi Presents Fall 2014 Trends at JCK Las Vegas.
Sights and Sparkle From This Weekend at JCK Las Vegas.