Books set in New York and Missing on 9/11

I’m thinking of the precious lives that were lost or forever changed on this day twenty years ago.  And of the everyday people who were true heroes that day -- some who made it out, too many who didn't.

I love NYC and I love New Yorkers. New Yorkers know how to be there for each other. If you ask a stranger on the streets of New York for help, you’ll get it.

 In honor of the city and the state, I’ve put together a stack of books set in New York.

And next to the NY stack, on my ipad, you’ll see my latest listen: Missing on 9/11.

This true crime-esque podcast is about a young woman, Dr. Sneha Philip, who lived near the twin towers and went missing the day before the attack happened. But more than that, it’s an examination of what happened that morning for those folks who were at ground zero, just trying to get through their day, until the area was thrust into chaos.

It’s also haunting for me to listen to because I used to live there.

In the podcast, there’s mention of Century 21, a store that sold discount designer brands near the towers. I used to shop there. 

I’d gone up to Windows on the World once and awhile for drinks. 

And of course, I’d been down below, in the subway stations and subterranean shops.

It’s so strange to think that it’s all gone now.

Anyway, the podcast is incredibly timely, so if you’re interested, here’s a link: tinyurl.com/4tjuhy9u

And if you do give it a listen, let me know what you think!

Description of Missing on 9/11:
Sept. 10, 2001. One block from the World Trade Center. Security cameras capture the last known images of Dr. Sneha Anne Philip, shopping. The next day, chaos. What happened to Sneha?

Be well friends