The gift that gets them talking.And turns every story into their Life Story Book.
For Mom, Dad, Grandma or Grandpa: you give the questions, they answer at their own pace – and in the end everyone holds a printed hardcover in their hands.
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Mom already has everything. What she’s missing is someone who asks.
Her stories are all there – in her head, in old albums, in what gets told over coffee. Nobody has written them down yet. With Meminto you ask the first question: after that, a new one arrives every week, and she answers at her own pace.
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The gift
You ask the first question. They tell the story themselves.
You set everything up in a few minutes. Then a question arrives every week – in the app or, if they prefer, over the phone. They simply speak their answer. No typing needed.
Everything they tell becomes their Life Story Book: a matte 5.8 × 8.3-inch hardcover with their photos and – via QR code – their own voice.
How it works
From one question a week grows their whole Life Story Book.
01Ready in minutes
You choose the topics – then the person you’re giving it to gets their first question. No blank page – the questions come from us.
02One question a week – or all at once
Each week a question arrives – as a gentle reminder and a spark of inspiration, never a duty. Answer whenever it suits: one at a time, or all at once.
03Nothing gets lost
Spoken words, photos, even their own voice – everything is gathered and ordered on its own as the story grows.
04And then it’s a book
Many small memories become the Life Story Book – a matte hardcover that stays in the family.
01Ready in minutes
Choose the topics and get started. No blank page – the questions come from us.
02One question a week – or all at once
Each week a question arrives – as a gentle reminder and a spark of inspiration, never a duty. You answer whenever it suits you: one at a time, or all at once.
03Nothing gets lost
Your words, photos, even your voice – everything is gathered and ordered on its own as your story grows.
04And then it’s a book
Many small memories become your Life Story Book – a matte hardcover, to keep or to give.
Examples from the Life Story Book
These are the questions you’re giving as a gift.
From the earliest memory to the wisdom someone wants to pass on.
How did your parents choose your name? Was there a story behind it?
What was the place where you grew up like?
Which childhood memory still makes you smile?
Who had a lasting influence on you as a child?
Which decision gave your life a new direction?
What advice would you give your great-grandchildren?
Every question can be changed or deleted at any time. In the end, the answers become their Life Story Book.
Features
Telling stories has never been easier.
Speech-to-text
Speak in any language – we turn it into text.
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Storytelling by phone
Meminto calls automatically with the next question.
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Audio & video QR
A book you can listen to.
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Simple View
One question. One clear next step.
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AI tools
Your words, gently polished.
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Collaboration
One book, many voices.
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Hardcover, 5.8 x 8.3 inch, matte
Your Life Story
Many layout templates available
Integrate texts and media
Optional Gift Starter BoxThe Life Story Book
A whole life story, made to be held.
For Mom, Dad, or a grandparent: give the beginning of a story that grows week by week – and stays as a book made just for them.
Starting at $99
One-time purchase · no subscription · 30-day money-back guarantee
Included in every plan:
- Weekly questions by text, email, or phone
- Two years to tell the story – no rush
- Matte 5.8 × 8.3-inch hardcover, full-colour print across hundreds of pages
- Write together – the whole family joins in
- Real voice & videos via QR code
- A beautifully designed book – almost fully automated by Meminto
Different plans, more pages, extra copies, and gift options—all at checkout.
- Premium hardcover, printed worldwide
- Up to 2 years time, no subscription
- GDPR-compliant, data stored in Europe
- Personal support from real humans
Loved by thousands of families
Happy authors who finally started.
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“We would like to give the whole team our heartfelt thanks for the quick help we received time and again with our book project. It is a joy to see how smoothly and easily everything works with Meminto Stories.
“I highly recommend the childhood book . I made it for my son so he knows how great our family time used to be. He already loves it and enjoys looking at it over and over again.
“I am a photographer and value high print quality. Meminto has absolutely met that. I genuinely love the idea behind collecting stories, not just our own but of those around us. Read my Meminto review here.
“I’ve been writing my life story since I was in my 20’s. Now I finally have a medium for capturing my tales on paper in a beautifully printed book, using ‘copy & paste’ and the Meminto blank book option. I’m already working on my second book! You can find my review here!
“Elise’s grandmother Carole decided to immortalize the first years of Elise’s life in a Meminto Childhood book. An almost 500-page thick book has been created, and Elise was full of joy!
“I have captured the stories of our family over the last 12 months. It’s more than just a photo book: you feel gratitude for all the great moments! Here is my Meminto review.
“My neighbour Helga helped me write the story of my life into a book. Remembering the old days brought me joy, and now I have something to pass on to my grandchildren.
“William’s grandmother, Carole, created a Meminto Childhood book as a surprise for his 13th birthday. After months of dedication and a last-minute race to finish, the gift arrived just in time and William was so captivated that he read it aloud to his family on the drive home
“Our guests gathered stories about us and also recorded the wedding day for us in the book, with lots of pictures and videos. We can always pick it up and dive back in. Really nice.
“I am extremely happy that I was able to preserve my late brother’s stories and poems with Meminto before they are forgotten. The support from Meminto has been amazing.
“With Meminto Stories I found a way to keep all my flashbacks of the first adventure with our child in a book. Now we can cherish them forever.
“I’ve tried so many things, but with any travel picture, you always have to tell your friends what you experienced there anyway. That’s the strong advantage of Meminto. It includes the WHOLE story.
“With just one question per week, I was able to record my life story. That was a lot of fun! I am proud of my book and am already preparing the second book.
“So much more than just a photo book. Through the questions, beautiful old memories come up again. Even videos could be loaded into the book. Emotions like when it all happened!
“What I liked was capturing memories in the form of videos and audios. Nobody does that as well as Meminto. We both had fun answering the questions and became closer. The childhood book is next.
“I have experienced a lot in my 70 years and spent a long time in the Philippines serving with a charity organization. I have recorded my experiences and stories in my own book.
“Thanks to Meminto, I finally had the opportunity to create a great memory book for my children without spending a lot of time ☺️
“Our favorite feature is that you can add a video memory in your book! How amazing is that!? This truly sets Meminto apart, and that is why we chose to trust them to bind together our special memories so that they will last forever!.
Frequently asked questions
How do I gift a Meminto book?
Three ways: the elegant gift box by mail, a printable voucher, or the e-card delivered at the time you choose. Each contains access to the recipient’s book project.
Does Meminto work for non-techies?
Yes. Questions can arrive as phone calls, and answers are simply spoken. Simple View makes the app large and clear – and the family can support at any time.
Can the family help with the book?
Emphatically yes: children and grandchildren can suggest questions, upload photos and fill chapters together. For many families, that becomes the best part of the gift.
How much does a Meminto book cost?
Meminto comes in three one-time plans (no subscription): Essential ($99) with up to 100 pages and 100 photos, Complete ($149) with up to 300 pages*, unlimited photos and every feature, and Premium ($397) with three printed books plus a digital copy. *From page 301, each extra page costs $0.50; we print up to 480 pages. You pick the plan in checkout.
How long can I work on my book?
Up to two years – with no time pressure. Need longer? Extend by six months for $25.90.
Can I try Meminto first?
Yes – the nine-question Limited Trial Book lets you experience the whole process before you decide.
Can I also write other books with Meminto?
Yes. Besides the Life Story Book there are books for childhood, the teenage years, for Mom & Dad, for travels, your love story, a wedding guest book, a memorial book and a dog memory book – plus a blank book you fill with your own topics. It is always the same principle: you get questions, you answer at your own pace, and in the end it becomes a matte 5.8 × 8.3-inch hardcover.
How does Meminto work in the browser – and is there an app?
Meminto works directly in your browser — on a computer, tablet or phone, with nothing to install. If you prefer speaking to typing, you can also use the Meminto app for iOS and Android.
Meminto as an app:
Start with one question – the rest follows.
You set it up in a few minutes. They tell their story at their own pace – and in the end everyone holds their Life Story Book in their hands.
- Starting at $99 · one-time purchase · no subscription
- 30-day money-back guarantee