Stories Worth Preserving, Memories Worth Sharing
Our past projects show how meaningful a custom book can be — a story preserved, a legacy shared, a love remembered.
Every story is different, but each one has the same goal: to capture a life, a love, or a moment so beautifully that it becomes a keepsake your family will treasure forever.
Below are a few sample projects to help you imagine what’s possible.
Luxury Biography — “A Life in Full”
Project Type: Heirloom biography for a 78-year-old grandfather
Book Length: 220 pages · Linen hardcover with gold-foil title
We interviewed “Tom” over video calls and spoke with his wife, children, and closest friends to gather stories from every chapter of his life.
The finished book wove together his childhood in a small New England town, his years in the military, building a business from scratch, and the quiet moments that meant the most — Sunday dinners, fishing trips with the grandkids, and the love letters he wrote to his wife.
His family surprised him with the book at his birthday celebration. His granddaughter later said, “Now my kids will know him the way I do.”
This type of project is perfect for milestone birthdays, retirements, or anyone who’s ever said, “I wish we had written Dad’s stories down.”
Mini Memoir — “The Year Everything Changed”
Project Type: Short memoir capturing a single life season
Book Length: 70 pages · Photo-rich softcover
This book followed a young woman through the year she became a mother while also caring for her aging father.
We blended journal entries, text messages, and family photos into a cohesive story that honored both the heartbreak and the joy of that season.
It became a gift to her son for his 18th birthday — and a tribute to her father’s quiet strength.
Mini memoirs are ideal when you want to capture one powerful chapter — such as a cross-country move, a health journey, or a love story.
Custom Children’s Book — “Oliver and the Moonlight Rocket”
Project Type: Personalized adventure book for a 5-year-old
Book Length: 32 pages · Full-color hardcover
Oliver’s parents shared favorite details about their son — his stuffed bunny, his love of space, and his fear of the dark.
We created a magical bedtime story where Oliver builds a rocket ship in his bedroom, travels through the stars, and discovers that bravery doesn’t mean never being scared — it means going anyway.
His name, neighborhood, and family members appear throughout the story, so every page feels like him.
Custom children’s books make unforgettable birthday gifts, adoption-day keepsakes, or sibling gifts when a new baby arrives.
Family History & Genealogy Book — “Our Roots, Our Stories”
Project Type: Multi-generation family history
Book Length: 180 pages · Archival-quality hardcover
Several siblings pooled old photographs, letters, and family-tree research from three branches of their family.
We organized everything into a beautifully designed storybook that begins with their great-grandparents’ immigration journey and ends with the newest great-grandchildren.
Sidebars highlight family recipes, “famous” inside jokes, and traditions they don’t want to lose.
This kind of book is ideal for family reunions, anniversaries, or as a legacy piece to pass down through generations.
Tribute & Memorial Book — “Always, In Her Words”
Project Type: Memorial tribute for a beloved mother
Book Length: 120 pages · Clothbound hardcover
Friends and relatives submitted memories, letters, and photographs through an online form.
We curated their stories into themed chapters — Her Kitchen Table, Her Laugh, Her Quiet Strength — so every page feels like time spent with her.
The finished book was given to her children and grandchildren as a way to keep her voice and presence close.
Tribute books offer comfort after loss and become cherished ways to remember birthdays, holidays, and everyday moments with someone who is gone but never forgotten.
Recipe & Story Collection — “From Our Table to Yours”
Project Type: Family recipe book with stories
Book Length: 90 pages · Spiral-bound for easy use in the kitchen
A large extended family gathered their favorite recipes — holiday classics, “famous” desserts, and handwritten cards from grandparents.
Each recipe was paired with a short story: the snowstorm when everyone made soup together, the Thanksgiving the turkey burned, the cookie recipe Grandma never measured.
The finished book was gifted to every household, turning ordinary dinners into a shared connection to family history.
Recipe books are perfect for wedding gifts, family reunions, or anyone who believes the heart of the home is around the table.
💬 Ready to Create Yours?
If any of these sample projects made you think, “My family needs this,” now is the perfect time to begin.
Whether you want to honor a loved one, surprise someone with a one-of-a-kind gift, or finally put your own story on the page, your book can be as simple or as detailed as you’d like.
Click below or visit our Contact page to share your ideas — we’ll reach out within 1–2 business days for a friendly, no-pressure consultation.
All stories are shared with permission. Sample names, photos, and details have been changed for privacy.