THE SIGN FOR HOME: A Novel

Publisher Weekly
Publisher Weekly
"This heartfelt romance is hard to resist."
The New York Times
The New York Times
"This book has a lot of the things I’ve always loved about [Blair Fell's] writing. It’s a hilarious, peculiar and very touching story about a deaf, blind Jehovah’s Witness boy and his gay interpreter." James Hanaham, Author of “Didn’t Nobody Give a Shit What Happened to Carlotta.”
Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
"...thought-provoking and entertaining, with vividly drawn and complex people." Riveting" "Poignant"
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Bear Pond Books
Bear Pond Books
“I laughed, I cried, I hung on to the edge of my seat as Arlo embarked on some wild adventures to reclaim his love and find his voice. A beautiful story, well-told.” -Samantha Koolbergen
Book Page
Book Page
“Tender, hilarious and decidedly uplifting.”
American Booksellers Association
American Booksellers Association
"I highly recommend this novel — it's a much needed, refreshing read!”
Greenlight Bookstore ASL interpreted interview (click to redirect)
Interview with Blair Fell at Authorlink
TikTok Review
Buzzfeed News
Buzzfeed News
"Arlo's compelling and unique voice and story would be drive enough, but the explorations of ASL, communication styles, and developing assistive technology (Fell is a longtime ASL interpreter) truly make this a must-read."
Library Journal
Library Journal
A starred audiobook review! "Delightful coming-of-age debut novel ...." "Perfect for any reader wanting an enjoyable, sweet listen."
The Center For Fiction
The Center For Fiction
Announcing The Center for Fiction 2022 First Novel Prize Longlist
Bookreporter.com
"Reading THE SIGN FOR HOME will cause you to experience many emotions, from indignation to horror to heartbreak. Ultimately, though, this is a novel about the power of love --- not just romantic love but the love that evolves from friendship. It's a beautiful story that’s powerfully told."
Podcast interview (click to redirect)