The gift box
Beautifully wrapped and ready to hand over – with a personal dedication from you.
At your door in days
In short
Under the tree is a gift that brings you closer.
With a Meminto book, you are not giving something that is forgotten after the holidays. You are giving a warm invitation to remember, tell stories, and talk together. Whether it is a Life Story Book, Family Yearbook, Relationship Book, or Christian Life Story Book: memories, photos, and stories become something that lasts.
Christmas brings the best stories to the table
Sometimes a whole life story begins with one question at the Christmas table.
When family gathers, the conversations they rarely have time for in everyday life often begin: memories of the past, old traditions, small adventures, and stories children and grandchildren have only heard about.
Meminto gives those stories a place – not only for one evening, but for the people who will read, hear, and carry them forward one day.
What families love about it
A gift that gets conversations started.
My daughter gave me the book so that I could write down my life for my grandchildren. I wrote the whole book on my smartphone and am amazed at how well it worked despite the small display.
Who would you like to give something special to?
The Christmas gift that fits your story.
For someone you love, your relationship, the whole family, or a journey of faith: Meminto has a book that fits your story.
Give a life story
Give someone you love room for their life story – their memories, experiences, and the stories they want to pass on.
Tell it together as a family
Gather the small and big moments together: in the Family Yearbook, Relationship Book, or a personal memory book.
Give the beginning right away
Gift box, voucher, or e-card: choose the format that fits. Access to the book project is there immediately, and the story can grow at its own pace.
How a gift becomes a book
Start simply. Tell it in your own time. Keep it forever.
At Christmas, you give the beginning. The story grows calmly over weeks and months – with time to remember and no rush.
01You give the beginning
Under the tree is your gift box, voucher, or personal e-card. Access to the book project is there immediately.
The beginning is there right away.
02Memories come naturally
Meminto sends a new question every week. The person receiving the gift can speak, write, or answer together with you.
At the pace that suits you.
03The story grows chapter by chapter
Photos, answers, and family memories become a beautifully designed life story.
Memories become pages.
04Memories become a book to pass on
Once enough has been told, it becomes a high-quality hardcover – with personal photos and, if you wish, voice and video via QR code.
The memory stays alive.
Try it right away
Hundreds of questions available
Six questions that start beautiful Christmas conversations.
You can begin with the first question as you unwrap the gift – and hear stories that may never have been written down before.
- 01
Which Christmas from your childhood do you remember most fondly?
- 02
Which family tradition do you most want to pass on?
- 03
Which gift has truly moved you in your life – and why?
- 04
Which story from your life should your grandchildren absolutely know?
Gift formats
Three ways to give the beginning of a story.
Choose what fits the moment: something to hand over, something to print, or something delivered at the time you choose.
The voucher
For anyone who wants to wrap their gift beautifully themselves.
Print instantly
The e-card
Your personal message arrives digitally – together with access to the book project.
Available instantly
Our recommendation
The right books for this occasion.
Four books that make especially meaningful Christmas gifts – for a life, the early years, your family year, or a faith journey.
Life Story Book
A whole life story, kept forever.
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Childhood Memory Book
The first years, told in hindsight.
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Family Yearbook
One year of your family – kept as a book.
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For Christians
A life story that makes room for faith.
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Still deciding? Find the right starting point
A quick comparison helps you choose the book that matches the person, the occasion, and who will tell the story.
| Book | Best fit when | For whom | Choose this book |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Story Book | you are giving Grandma, Grandpa or a parent a whole life to tell | Parents and grandparents who should finally tell their story – or anyone looking back on their own. | Choose this book |
| Childhood Memory Book | you want to preserve the photos, milestones, and stories from a child’s early years | Parents, grandparents and godparents preserving the childhood of a special kid. | Choose this book |
| Family Yearbook | you want to turn your family year into a ritual of photographs, voices, and stories | Families who want to tell their shared year, not only photograph it. | Choose this book |
| For Christians | faith, values, and the stories that shaped a life should have their own place | People and families who want to preserve a life story and faith journey together. | Choose this book |
Books for every storyStories, photos and media
Ready to give
Life Story Book, Family Yearbook and more
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Meminto Memory Books
Memories become books made to last
For life stories, shared moments, and special occasions: choose the book that fits your story – as a gift or for yourself.
4.8/5 TrustScore
Starting at $99
One-time purchase · no subscription · 30-day money-back guarantee
With Meminto, you can:
- Capture memories in words and photos
- Create at your own pace – no rush
- Design a matte 5.8 × 8.3-inch hardcover book
- Work alone or invite others to join in
- Add voices and videos via QR codes
- Let Meminto handle almost all of the layout
Different plans, more pages, extra copies, and gift options—all at checkout.
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Loved by thousands of families
A gift that gets conversations started.
4.8 / 5
“My son asked me to write down my story, but I didn’t know how to begin. Then he gave me a Meminto for Christmas, and I was able to write down everything that came to mind in just a few weeks.
“I wrote my Meminto Stories book mainly as a keepsake for my grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Not only was it a breeze to do, but it was a lot of fun.
“I initially wanted to document my life for my children. Thanks to Meminto’s insightful questions and prompt support, my story flourished into over 300 pages across two volumes.
“My daughter gave me the book so that I could write down my life for my grandchildren. I wrote the whole book on my smartphone and am amazed at how well it worked despite the small display.
Frequently asked questions
Which Meminto book makes a good Christmas gift?
It depends on who you are giving to. The Life Story Book is especially popular for parents and grandparents. For shared memories, a Family Yearbook, Relationship Book, or Christian Life Story Book may be the right fit.
Can I give the book as a last-minute Christmas gift?
Yes. A voucher or e-card lets you give access immediately. The gift box is the right option when you want something to hand over.
Does the person receiving it have to write a lot?
No. Memories can simply be told by phone, smartphone, or in the app. Writing is always an option too.
What if Grandma or Grandpa is not very comfortable with technology?
Meminto is designed to be simple. Answers can come by phone, email, or smartphone, and family members can help collect and shape the story.
Will the book already be finished at Christmas?
No – and that is the special part: at Christmas, you give the beginning. The story grows calmly over weeks and months afterwards.
Can the whole family take part?
Yes. Family members can contribute memories, photos, and their own chapters.
How much does the Life Story Book cost?
From $99 as a one-time purchase, with no subscription. Available options and additional copies are shown transparently at checkout.
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:
Begin today. Create an heirloom
Begin with the nine-question mini book – and watch your answers become a story that lasts.
- Starting at $99 · one-time purchase · no subscription
- 30-day money-back guarantee