Do FictionHunt Stories Count Toward Apple Books Reading Goals?

You can open a downloaded FictionHunt story in Apple Books. PDFs count toward your Reading Goals when Include PDFs is enabled. Apple does not clearly say whether EPUB files you import yourself count toward daily reading time, so you will need to test the EPUB after importing it.

Download a FictionHunt story with WP Downloader

WP Downloader is a free web tool that requires no installation. It can download a complete FictionHunt story as an EPUB or PDF for Apple Books.

Go to the FictionHunt downloader and paste the story URL into the box. FictionHunt story links use this format:

https://fictionhunt.com/stories/1a1a1a/story-title

You must sign in with your FictionHunt account. WP Downloader uses your credentials only to fetch the story you requested and can access only content your account is allowed to read. It cannot bypass locked content, paywalls, or age restrictions.

You have three download options:

• EPUB is free for everyone.
• PDF requires a free Discord sign-in.
• Either format can include the story’s images.

WP Downloader downloads the complete story from FictionHunt, not individual chapters or reading lists. If the author publishes new chapters, download the story again. WP Downloader cannot add them to an existing EPUB.

The FictionHunt story download guide covers the process in more detail.

Add the story to Apple Books on iPhone or iPad

After downloading the EPUB or PDF:

1. Find the file in the Files app or Safari’s downloads.
2. Open the Share menu.
3. Choose Books.

The imported story will appear in your Apple Books Library.

Add the story to Apple Books on Mac

Open the Books app and drag the downloaded EPUB into it. You can also choose File, then Add to Library, and select the file.

The imported story will appear in your Apple Books Library.

How Apple Books Reading Goals work

Apple Books tracks:

• How many minutes you read each day
• How many books and audiobooks you finish each year

The daily goal is five minutes by default. You can change it from the Reading Now tab on an iPhone or iPad, or from Home on a Mac.

An imported FictionHunt story may not be recorded in the same way as other books in Apple Books. The result depends partly on its file format.

Do imported FictionHunt EPUBs count?

Apple’s documentation does not say whether EPUB files you import yourself count toward daily reading time. You can check on your device:

1. Note today’s reading time in Apple Books.
2. Open the imported FictionHunt EPUB.
3. Read for a minute or two.
4. Return to Reading Goals and check whether today’s reading time increased.

This will show how Apple Books records the imported EPUB on your device.

Do FictionHunt PDFs count?

PDFs count toward your reading goal when Include PDFs is turned on.

On current versions of iOS, go to Settings, then Apps, then Books, and enable Include PDFs. On older versions, go to Settings, then Books.

Once the setting is enabled, open the imported PDF in Apple Books and read for a minute or two. Check today’s reading time afterward to confirm that it was recorded.

Which format should you choose?

Choose EPUB if you prefer to read the FictionHunt story as a book in Apple Books. Since Apple does not clearly document whether imported EPUBs affect daily reading time, test the file after importing it.

Choose PDF if you want the reading session to count and are willing to enable Include PDFs. PDF downloads from WP Downloader require a free Discord sign-in.

For another reading device, see how to send FictionHunt stories to Kindle or read FictionHunt stories on Kobo.

FAQ

Can Apple Books open a FictionHunt story?

Yes. Download the story as an EPUB or PDF with WP Downloader, then import it into Apple Books on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.

Will an imported EPUB definitely count toward my daily goal?

Apple’s documentation does not give a definite answer for EPUB files you import yourself. Read the imported story for a minute or two, then check whether today’s reading time increased.

How do I make a FictionHunt PDF count?

Turn on Include PDFs in the Books settings. On current versions of iOS, go to Settings, Apps, then Books. On older versions, go to Settings, then Books.

Can I download one FictionHunt chapter at a time?

No. WP Downloader downloads complete FictionHunt stories, not individual chapters or lists.

Do I need to install WP Downloader?

No. WP Downloader is a free web tool that runs in your browser.