Where We Belong The Museum of Forgotten Memories by Anstey Harris

 

A Visit to the Bookstore: Discovering Where We Belong by Anstey Harris

While browsing at the bookstore today, I stumbled upon Where We Belong (The Museum of Forgotten Memories) by Anstey Harris. I opened the book to the first page, and immediately, I was captivated. The prose was so richly descriptive and beautiful that I couldn’t resist taking the book to the checkout counter. I made my way home, eager to dive in.

Now, as I lie on the sofa, I can already tell this book is something truly original.

If you haven’t read it yet, you wouldn’t know that it offers a bold and raw exploration of a fractured family grappling with immense loss. It’s a poignant story that really pulls you in from the start.

The story unfolds at the Hatters Museum of the Wide Wide World, a quirky Victorian-era museum housed in an old English mansion. The museum’s collection includes taxidermied African animals, a fascinating (and slightly eerie) backdrop that sets the stage for the narrative.

What I love about this setting is that it invites me to not only immerse myself in the present struggles of the characters but also reflect on the haunting echoes of the past — the lives and losses that stretch back generations.

As I read, I find myself thinking about my own life, especially about my dog, Buddy. The comfort of having him by my side in this moment is not lost on me. Then, my husband walks in and captures a photo of us — a simple, yet meaningful moment that I’m happy to preserve, ensuring it doesn’t become a forgotten memory.

There’s something beautiful about how literature and real life can intertwine in such unexpected ways. And today, I’m reminded of the importance of holding on to the moments and memories that matter most.