Bless Your Heart

"Landon Bryant talks about grits, prayer lists and humidity, addressing a diverse audience bound by its fascination with a colorful, complicated place."—The New York Times

"[Landon's] great-grandmother was a major influence on him, but it was his wife, Kate, who encouraged him to start sharing his opinions about Southern identity on Instagram. Now, he’s come out with a new book, Bless Your Heart, that distills his unique perspective into a clever, smart, and deeply entertaining guide to the culture."—Southern Living

“...Bless Your Heart did not disappoint. It is consistently funny and appears aimed at Southern readers who may have drifted from their linguistic roots as much as Yankees.”—Tuscaloosa News

"Social media star Landon Bryant is an unlikely representative of the South, and that makes him perfect."—Mud & Magnolias

"If you’ve come across the account Landon Talks on Instagram or TikTok, it’s likely that his reels resonated with you on some level. Landon Bryant’s calm, Southern drawl will pull you in, but it’s his take on Southern culture and our vernacular that will have you giving him a follow."—Delta Magazine

"Whether settling the great pecan pronunciation debate, schooling non-southerners on funeral procession etiquette or bravely moderating the age-old cornbread-and-sugar controversy, Landon has a way of making you laugh, think, and maybe even learn a thing or two."—Postcards Magazine

"Landon Bryant is a top-notch educator. Whether it is in an art classroom or on Instagram discussing one of the South’s little idiosyncrasies, he has an ability to explain things in a hilarious way."  —Mississippi Today

“Through punch lines and porch wisdom, he’s documenting a fading culture and language one ‘cattywampus’ and ‘fixin’ to’ at a time. But the new book is more than a collection of sayings. It’s a love letter to the people who raised him and the culture that shaped him.”—Garden & Gun