Local & Family History, Nostalgia

Take a trip down memory lane with Booktopia’s selection of nostalgia, ancestry, and family history books.

From journals that will help you get to know more about those in your family, to books that explore the nostalgic recent history, there are some fantastic titles that will have you feeling all the emotions.

Whether it’s a gift for a loved one in your family or a treat for yourself, these titles can make for a beautiful keepsake, and they’re all available online right now.

H2: Family History Books
Looking to learn more about your past, and those who have come before you? Our family history books can help you discover your ancestry, and learn about your family.

A beautiful trend in recent years has been to mindfully create journals filled with the memories, experiences, and knowledge of our ancestors. Books such as My Grandfather’s Life and My Grandmother’s Life create a fun and easy way to make these mementos happen. They include 200 writing prompts, from the light-hearted to the thought-provoking, to take them back through the years and note down their memories. This a gorgeous way to connect and learn while those family members are still around, and to create a priceless family keepsake once they have passed.

For those interested in their family history spanning back centuries, The Family History Book can be a great option. This release helps you to trace your ancestors in Australia, with advice and guidance on how to research and build a family tree. It talks you through finding records, looking up newspaper archives, researching immigration, and even using DNA testing to learn more. It’s a great guide for anyone looking to discover their ancestry and create a lasting keepsake for future generations to build upon.

H2: Nostalgia Books
While things in the past weren’t always perfect, there were certainly some fun moments and golden memories, and nostalgia books can help us to relive them.

Look at Moi Ploise is a fun look at Australian life through the decades. Starting in the 1950s, this book takes you through some of the most unforgettable pieces of Aussie pop culture, from Scott and Charlene’s wedding on ‘Neighbours’, to some of Australia’s ‘Big Things’.

For nostalgia you can taste, try Baking Yesteryear. Part cookbook, part nostalgia book, this title highlights some of the best and most ridiculous real recipes from throughout the 20th century. It might introduce you to forgotten vintage treats, or help you appreciate the advances in modern baking!