Falling in Love with Reading with Missy McKenna

EPISODE 34

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Falling (back) in Love with Reading featuring Missy McKenna

Reading doesn’t have to be a chore. In this episode, Missy McKenna of Read Where You’re Planted shares how she made reading fun, approachable, and pressure-free—leading her to read over 100 books in a year.

We talk book recommendations, reading rhythms, and the freedom to stop reading books that just aren’t for you.

This episode is perfect for readers, former readers, and everyone in between.

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Higher Hope Episode 34 How to Fall in Love with Reading Missy Mckenna

Everybody listens and reads in a different way–and that’s ok.
~Missy McKenna

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Who’s in this Episode?

Missy McKenna – Educational administrative assistant, “retired” military wife, mother of 3 adult children (and mother-in-love to one daughter-in-law), Bible study leader, dog mom, and lifelong book lover. Missy and her husband currently reside in Wisconsin, but they take lots of trips–often to visit their adult children. Arizona, Texas, London, and Cork, Ireland are some of their favorite places they have spent time with family.

Missy recently started @readwhereyouareplanted on Instagram.

Adriane Stuebs – Podcast Host, Owner and Broker of Shine Realty

“When trying to find a book you’ll like, think about what kind of shows you like to watch.”
~Missy McKenna

Recommended Books, Links, & Resources

Theo of Golden: A Novel by Allen Levi

When the Music Changed: A Novel by Marie R. Reno

Dear Bob and Sue – Book series by a couple who visisted the national parks

Untamed Prayers – Devotional by Chad Bird

The New Menopause by Dr. Mary Claire Haver

The Chicken Who Saved Us: The Remarkable Story of Andrew and Frightful by Kristin Jarvis Adams

Nordie’s at Noon: The Personal Stories of Four Women “Too Young” for Breast Cancer

Northern Spy by Flynn Berry

Find the Good: Unexpected Life Lessons from a Small-Town Obituary Writer by Heather Lende

The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin

Ellow Minnow Pea: A Novel in Letters by Mark Dunn

Five in a Row Method – Literature-Based Homeschool Curriculum

D.E.A.R. – Drop Everything And Read time or day to make reading a priority

Parnassus Books – Bookstore in Nashville, TN

Literatus & Co. – Bookstore and Coffee Shop in Watertown, WI

Daydream Believer Books and Gifts – Bookstore and Coffee Shop in Lake Mills, WI

Create Community with Book Clubs – In parks, at libraries, at bookstores, virtually, at church, mom’s groups

Find Missy’s Book Account on Instagram – @readwhereyouareplanted

“If a book doesn’t grab your attention after 50 pages, give yourself permission to quit the book.
Life is too short.”
~90-year-old librarian

Scripture Inspiration

“And let us consider then how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another–and all the more as you see the Day approaching.” -Hebrews 10:34-35

“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.” -2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Mary and Martha – Luke 10:38-42

Missy McKenna notes: “Martha really was doing a good thing by serving Jesus, but she was worrying about it, and that’s where her sin came in.”

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Higher Hope shares heartfelt conversations with everyday people–moms, professionals, creatives–who live out their faith in every season of life. Whether you’re walking through a season of uncertainty or simply seeking inspiration, this show is here to uplift and remind you that hope is never out of reach.

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