Welcome to Yesterday

by Ian Spiegelman

Welcome to Yesterday is a novel as electric and haunting as the city that is its backdrop. Stylish and razor-sharp, it skillfully weaves together a twisted murder mystery, a delicate love story, an evisceration of celebrity culture, and an unforgettable evocation of place and Manhattan at the dawn of the twenty-first century. When Leon Koch, a young reporter at New York’s most powerful gossip column, finds himself at the center of a murder scandal, he must race to uncover the truth before he is fired or winds up in jail -- or worse, dead. Striking the perfect balance of incisive prose and biting satire, Welcome to Yesterday offers readers an insider’s glimpse into the world of celebrity journalism with the authority that only former New York Post "Page Six" columnist Ian Spiegelman can deliver.

272 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2006

Reviews

[Karyl · Rating 1 out of 5]

I guess I just didn't "get" this book. It seemed quite interesting from the flyleaf, but I found it hard to follow. It was difficult to keep track of the various characters, especially as they all had strange and unique names. Not only that, but I had a hard time trying to fit myself into this world. I continually felt outside of the book instead of drawn into the storyline. It may be because I recently finished The Imperfectionists, another novel featuring journalists, which to me was far better.

[Christian · Rating 4 out of 5]

The author’s voice is young and took a few missteps, but mainly strong. Super noir.

[Readgina · Rating 2 out of 5]

I really wanted to like this. The blurb made it sound so good. But it was disappointing.