The Two Threads
Your father's line and your mother's line, traced back thousands of years through the peoples and places they came from, and woven into one illustrated book.
- Your family names on a stained-glass hardcover
- No DNA test needed (add one if you have it)
- You approve a proof before anything prints
Read like a story. Built on the record.
Part One tells your family's journey in five short chapters. Part Two lays out the evidence: dates, places and the ancient peoples along each line.
Sample pages from a finished book. Yours is written around your family's names, places and stories.
“They are not gone. They got as far as you.”from the last chapter, Return
The gift for the person who has everything
For a parent, a grandparent, a new baby or yourself. Ordering for someone else? You only need their name and two family names. We'll send the longer questions to them or to the relative who knows the stories.
Give it as a giftThree easy steps
- Order in two minutesYour name and two family names: your father's surname and your mother's maiden name. That's all checkout needs.
- Tell us what you knowAfter checkout, add grandparents, family legends and up to ten old photos, or send the questions to a relative. "I'm not sure" is always an answer.
- Approve, then it printsYou read a digital proof and fix any spelling. Then your hardcover is printed and shipped to your door.
One price, shipping included
Free shipping in the US · $15 flat anywhere else · extra copies $29
Both family lines
$69
The full Two Threads: your father's line and your mother's line in one book.
Choose both linesGrandparents' Edition
$99
Four lines: both grandfathers' surnames and both grandmothers' maiden names.
Choose four linesQuestions
Do I need a DNA test?
No. The book is built from historical records, the history of your surnames, and what your family knows. If you have tested with AncestryDNA, 23andMe or similar, we can add DNA chapters too.
What if I don't know much about my family?
That's normal, and two surnames are enough to start. Every question has an "I'm not sure" option, and you can send the questions to a relative who remembers more.
How do I know what's true?
Every claim in the book is marked: Documented Probable Family legend. Your family's stories are kept and labelled as legend, never passed off as fact.
How long does it take?
Your digital proof arrives by email within 24 hours of getting your family details. Once you check and approve it, the hardcover is printed and shipped. Most books arrive about 3 to 4 weeks after you send your family details.
Can I order it as a gift?
Yes. Choose "Someone else" when you order. You'll need their name and two family names; we can send the longer questions to them, or to you. There's a dedication page inside to sign.
Do you ship outside the US?
Yes, worldwide, for a flat $15. US shipping is free.
What if I'm not happy with it?
Nothing prints until you approve the proof, so you can fix names and details first. If something is wrong with your printed book, email us and we'll make it right.
Two minutes. Two family names.
The longer family questions come after checkout, and you can answer them at your own pace.