A Keepsake for the Ages
At Human Books, we believe every life is worth celebrating. Our guided prompts make it easy: type your answers or simply speak them aloud. No writing experience needed.
Your loved ones will look back at your book for generations to come.
A meaningful keepsake that brings younger and older generations together.
Your book is as unique as you are. Include anything that matters.
Our Story
Picture the memories that make you who you are today. We want to help you capture the stories of your life and turn them into a one-of-a-kind keepsake. Human Books is the perfect way to leave behind incredible moments with loved ones in an irreplaceable way.
At Human Books, we're passionate about telling your story in a way that's meaningful to you. Our question banks are designed to be fun and easy to use, even for those who shy away from writing. By asking the right questions about your most meaningful memories, our guided process uncovers a rich history of imagery and emotion to fill your book.
The result is a beautifully printed 6" × 9" casewrap hardcover that you and your family will treasure forever.
The Keepsake
Your finished story becomes a beautifully printed hardcover book, the kind that lives on a shelf, gets passed around at family gatherings, and is handed down. Real paper, real weight, real permanence.
The Process
Start by creating your account. We'll ask a few questions to unlock the chapter set that fits your story.
Our question banks guide you through your life chapter by chapter. Type your answers, or turn on Voice mode and simply speak them aloud. No blank page, no writer's block.
Want a family member or friend to contribute? Invite collaborators to add their own memories and perspective to your book.
Once your content is complete, choose a colour palette and typeface pairing, then design a cover with your own photograph and title.
Include a heartfelt dedication or note to the person receiving your book: the finishing touch.
Your printed hardcover ships directly to you. Order as many copies as you like and share a link so others can order their own.
Thoughtfully Built
Every part of Human Books is designed to make remembering effortless, whether you love to write or would rather just talk.
Turn on Voice mode and each question is read aloud to you. Press, talk, and your words appear on the page exactly as you said them. Switch back to typing whenever you like.
Children, grandchildren, and friends can add their own memories to your chapters. You review every contribution before it becomes part of your book.
Add your favourite photos to any chapter and to your cover. They're elegantly typeset alongside your stories in the printed book.
As you answer, gentle follow-up questions appear, drawing out the details that make a memory vivid. Skip any you'd rather not answer.
Write your book in English, Spanish, French, German, or Brazilian Portuguese, with more languages on the way.
Turn the pages of your finished book in our digital reader before you send it to print, so there are no surprises when it arrives.
From Our Question Banks
“What is the first home you remember?”
…and hundreds more, written to gently unlock the chapters of a life. Answer one and you've already begun.
Answer Your First Question
“Every life contains a story worth telling.”
What Our Customers Say
This was such a great product and helped me connect with my family in a way I never expected. I wish I'd done it years ago.
Now my father has passed, I always take the time to look back and appreciate the many moments of his life. It is a really treasured gift that keeps him close to my heart always.
Human Books helped me create something precious to leave behind for my friends and family. It was really easy. I could keep coming back at my own pace. I am so happy with the end result.
Built on Trust
We never invent a name, a date, or a memory. Every line of your book is drawn from your own answers. Nothing more.
Nothing is final until you say so. Read, edit, and refine each chapter until it sounds exactly like you.
Your story belongs to you. Nothing is shared, printed, or seen by anyone unless you choose to share it.
Simple Pricing
Pay once and take as long as you like. Your book waits for you.
The story, beautifully told
$49once
The book in your hands
$99once
+ shipping at checkout
One to keep, one to gift
$159once
+ shipping at checkout
All prices are in USD. Shipping is calculated at checkout for printed plans. Need more copies later? Order extras from your book dashboard once printing is ready, or share a link so family can order their own.
Print upgrades, shipping, and copy pricing are described in our Terms of Service. Terms of Service. Every printed book is covered by our 30-day money-back guarantee.
The Perfect Gift
Buying for a parent or grandparent? Start a book for them. Our gentle prompts do the rest. It's the present that becomes a family heirloom, and the conversations along the way are a gift in themselves.
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It's never too early, or too late, to start writing your story. Let us help you leave something extraordinary behind.
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