In this year ReadingChallenge I decided to show you what on Earth I read. In September and October 2025 I've read few books. One is the famous Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird (in Finnish, mine) I have read it at my teens but have wanted to re-read it again because of a reason. It has been about 35 years since I've read it so I remembered the key point but have forgot how the story literally goes. I recommend it for all. It is an excellent book for adults but also for the teens. It is a fiction but could be a true historical novel. It is objective and just tells the story. As a teen I wondered why on Earth she didn't write more but now as an adult I can see many reasons why not. It was originally published in July 1960 so it doesn't include bloody details etc.
I wanted to read To Kill a Mockingbird again because I actually wanted to read Harper Lee's Go Set a Watchman (in Finnish, mine) which was published 2015, 55 years after Lee Harper's 1st novel. Go Set a Wacthman actually is the 1st version / earlier draft of her book To Kill a Mockingbird. But it works well as a sequel for To Kill a Mockingbird if you remember it is actually a draft and another story. At first it disturbed me but then I got over it and enjoyed the story. I can warmly recommend you both, exactly in this order like I did.
I've read also few craft books. Teija Alanko's book (in Finnish, mine) tells about the textile history and her own journey to it. It is a science book with a personal touch. It is published in 2024 and is available only in Finnish.
Riikka Platonova's craft book (in Finnish, mine) tells more about nettle as a textile fiber and in spinning. It is a very interesting issue and fascinates my mind. I do grow nettle in my arctic kitchen garden but I use only the seeds for food. Using the rest of the plant for crafts would be great! Unfortunately also this is available only in Finnish.
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In September-October I have also read for about 40 research articles (mainly in English) about the costume history related issues.