A system for generating a semi-custom book with a computer and a printer is disclosed. The system includes a plurality of pre-printed pages that are adapted for receiving printed images from the printer. A binding means is adapted to selectively hold each of the plurality of pre-printed pages therein to make the book. The system further includes a computer software program adapted to receive information that is entered by a user into a software template that includes a plurality of software pages corresponding to a common subject, color scheme, theme, or the like. In use, the user is instructed to run the software program on the computer and to enter the information into the software template. Once at least a portion of the information is entered into the software template, the software program allows the user to save the information to a compact data file, or to print the information onto the pre-printed pages. Thereafter, any of the pre-printed pages with the information printed thereon may be selectively inserted into the binding means to make the book. The user may also choose to generate an electronic book file that includes the software pages having any information and at least a portion of the information entered into the software template.