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.

Oh, my dears. I have been on such a book binge for the last few weeks. I finally discovered and author who writes romance novels that I love and I’ve read three of her series (yes, series) since I picked up One Night for Love shortly before my previous “What I’m reading” two weeks ago. That’s 14 books in just over 14 days, which is almost embarrassing. Stand by for an actual review or two soon.

Nightstand: A Summer to Remember (Bedwyn Saga) by Mary Balogh. This is my favorite of the Mary Balogh series I’ve read so far. (I actually cried a little at the end of one of them. While reading in public. And I am NOT a crier.

Coffee table: Tales of the Hidden Worldby Simon Green. I started this collection of short stories right before I fell down the Mary Balogh rabbit hole. It’s enjoyable, and I’m looking forward to reading more of it. You know I like Simon Green.

On the metro: The Famous Heroine  by Mary Balogh. I have to stop reading romance novels on public transportation. I’m going to miss my stop and end up in VA.

Audiobook: Nothing at the moment.

Internets:

I thought this post on Raymond Lee Jewelers’ fabulous blog about the trouble with authenticating a Cartier Love Bangle was interesting.

There’s a jewelry giveaway from my girl The Redhead Fashionista!

A great post from Jewels du Jour on the jewels of Cannes. Spoiler: the ladies on the Cannes red carpets have been deliciously sparkly.

French schoolboys wear skirts to school to protest gender discrimination. You go, French schoolboys.

This JCK article about the difference between different labs’ diamond grading reports and the effect they have of retail prices is required reading for anyone looking to buy a diamond (and recommended for anyone interested in jewelry industry news). Thanks to reader Jessica M for emailing to be sure I saw it!

An exhibit of Marjorie Merriweather Post’s Cartier collection is coming to the Hillwood Museum in DC! A Cartier exhibit in my city! In my neighborhood, actually. I’m super excited to attend the press breakfast for this event in a couple of weeks.

Have you heard about the reality show that tries to trick the contestants into thinking they’re competing for a chance to marry Prince Harry? It is an embarrassment to all humans.

Who else loved Blake Lively’s black and white Cannes dress? Red carpet glamor at its finest. Her jewels aren’t too shabby, either.