One of the great products that Apple offers is the ability to create high-quality books from your iPhoto library. If an iPhoto book is on your Christmas giving list this year, you might want to get it done, the deadline for submitting books in time for the big day is drawing near. According to Apple, your book has to be ordered by December 18 if you use standard shipping and December 19 with express shipping.

There are plenty of options when you start creating your book. You have options on how many photos to include on the pages, the layout, and whether you want a hardcover, software or a wire bound book.

My family has made several books over the years. My favorite is the one my wife made of our trips around North America and Europe. It still sits in our living room and is a topic of conversation whenever we have guests.