The new issue of Christian Women Online is out — and it’s jam-packed with articles and stories that celebrate the joy of our Risen Savior!

If you’re looking for an inspiring new book to read, I’ve picked out a few good ones for you in this month’s Book Buzz.

Here’s one of my favorites: My Heart’s in the Lowlands, by Liz Curtis Higgs.

For those of us who’d love to spend ten days touring the Scottish countryside, Liz Curtis Higgs’ offer is irresistible: “Let’s go, shall we? Just the two of us,” she invites. The bestselling novelist who confesses to owning over 800 books on Scotland shows readers why her heart’s in the hills and glens of the Scottish Lowlands.

I couldn’t read a sentence of this book without smiling and wiping away a tear or two – it was pure joy to read from page one.

The detailed map in the beginning of the book allows readers to follow along while Higgs narrates our tour, complete with stops at her favorite pubs and tearooms. The text is embellished with gorgeous pen and ink sketches that showcase the beauty of Scotland, and each chapter begins with a carefully chosen quote from Robert Burns.

I could hear the bagpipes as I turned the pages, taste the fresh scones and clotted cream, and smell the wildflowers. This book is armchair traveling at its finest!

You can visit Liz Curtis Higgs’ website to see over 150 colorful photos of her travels throughout the Scottish lowlands — be still, my heart. AND! You can also find out about two contests she’s holding — including a chance to win a 9-day trip for two to Scotland!

P.S. If YOU win this trip to Scotland, don’t forget to send me a postcard! 🙂