Promotion

Use code BESTBOOKS24 for 25% off sitewide + free shipping over $35

Bless Your Heart

A Field Guide to All Things Southern

Coming Soon
Bless Your Heart Open the full-size image

Contributors

By Landon Bryant

Illustrated by Adam Trest

Formats and Prices

Price

$25.00

Price

$32.00 CAD

Format

Format:

  1. Hardcover $25.00 $32.00 CAD
  2. ebook $11.99 $15.99 CAD
  3. Audiobook Download (Unabridged) $24.99

Also available from:

Hey, y’all. Welcome to the South! Viral sensation and TikToker Landon Bryant (@LandonTalks) presents his tongue-in-cheek “anthropological dive” into the food, fashion, linguistics, culture, holidays, and traditions of the American South, complete with commentary from famous Southerners, humorous charts, and charming illustrations.

“Let’s discuss . . .” These two words began the viral sensation that is @LandonTalks led by the sharp-witted, down-home, Mississippi-born Landon Bryant. If there’s one thing Landon knows, it’s the South. His anthropological dissections of customs and traditions celebrating all things Southern are a mix of humor, history, and head nodding. 

In his debut book, Landon discusses everything you’ve ever wanted to know about the South, including why they say the things they say, why they eat the things they eat, and what it really means when someone says, “Bless your heart.” Every step of the way, Landon infuses his faux field guide with warmth, whimsy, nostalgia, and his trademark down-to-earth personality with equal measure humor and practical information. If you’ve ever wondered why Southerners are always clutchin’ their pearls or what their affinity is for pecan pie or peanuts and Coke, then this field guide is for you.

Learn all about Southern superstitions (think haint blue porches to bottle trees), critter guides (how to spot ’em and how to avoid ’em), to common Southern sayings (“might could” translates to a polite Southern “no”). Chapter by chapter, Landon uses his signature style to study the common Southerner through a voice-driven, heartwarming lens, all the while sending the same message of unity and come-as-you-are hospitality that has made him the indisputable Southern sweetheart of social media.

Genre:

On Sale
Apr 1, 2025
Page Count
224 pages
Publisher
Running Press
ISBN-13
9780762488322

You May Also Like

The Old Jewish Men’s Guide to Eating, Sleeping, and Futzing Around
The Old Jewish Men’s Guide to Eating, Sleeping, and Futzing Around $19.99 $25.99 CAD
The Little Deck of Abuelita Wisdom
The Little Deck of Abuelita Wisdom $12.95 $16.50 CAD
The World According to Cunk
The World According to Cunk $30.00 $40.00 CAD
Barbie IRL (In Real Life)
Barbie IRL (In Real Life) $18.00 $24.00 CAD
There Are Moms and Dads Way Worse Than You (Boxed Set)
There Are Moms and Dads Way Worse Than You (Boxed Set) $30.00 $39.00 CAD

Landon Bryant

About the Author

Landon Bryant is a dynamic force in the world of social media, rapidly gaining fame as an influential Southern storyteller. You likely know Landon from his often hilarious, sometimes controversial (when it comes to sugar or salt on grits), and always insightful “let’s discuss…” monologues on Southern culture. His journey, however, roots back to his days as an acclaimed art teacher whose passion for education continues but now with a much wider audience. Known for his captivating speaking engagements and Southern flair, Landon leaves audiences deeply satisfied with his influential and authentic voice from the South.

Learn more about this author

Adam Trest

About the Illustrator

Adam Trest is an artist with a passion for all things Southern. His work evokes the heart of Southern folklore and traditions. A New York Times bestselling illustrator, Trest’s work can be found in the illustrations of children’s books, hanging in the homes of his collectors worldwide, and in multiple home decor lines available nationwide. Regardless of the application, Trest’s work focuses on telling the story of life in the South.

Learn more about this illustrator