You are part of history in the making! Pick a type of family history book Keep in mind, putting together a family tree book is usually not a rush job, so give yourself time to enjoy the discovery process. Use these family tree book ideas to create a unique keepsake for yourself or a gift to share at anniversaries, birthdays, holidays, and family reunions. Whether you’ve been sharing family stories over the years or you just started tracking down photos of your ancestors, there comes a time when you want to preserve all those memories.