How to Listen to Sam & Jack Stories With Text-to-Speech
To listen to a Sam & Jack story, download it as an EPUB with WP Downloader and open the file in a reader with text-to-speech. WP Downloader is a free web tool, so you do not need to install it.
Download the Sam & Jack story
Find the story on samandjack.net and copy its address from your browser. A story link looks like this:
https://samandjack.net/fanfics/viewstory.php?sid=1234Then:
- Open the Sam & Jack downloader.
- Paste the story link into the box.
- Wait for WP Downloader to detect the site and fetch the story.
- Choose EPUB as the output format.
- Choose whether to include the story’s images.
- Download the EPUB.
EPUB downloads are free for everyone. WP Downloader can also create a PDF, which requires a free Discord sign-in. The readers in this guide open EPUB files.
WP Downloader downloads the entire story from Sam & Jack. It cannot download a single chapter or a list. If the author adds more chapters, download the story again to create an updated EPUB. WPD cannot add new chapters to a file you already downloaded.
You do not need a Sam & Jack account for public stories. Signing in with an account from the site lets WP Downloader fetch members-only stories that the account can read. Your credentials are used only to fetch the requested story. The downloader cannot bypass access restrictions.
See how to download Sam & Jack stories for more help with the download.
Listen on an iPhone or iPad
Apple’s Speak Screen accessibility feature can read an EPUB aloud in Apple Books.
Turn on Speak Screen
- Open Settings.
- Go to Accessibility.
- Select Spoken Content.
- Turn on Speak Screen.
Open the EPUB in Apple Books. With a chapter on the screen, swipe down from the top with two fingers to have it read aloud.
Speak Screen uses the text-to-speech voices installed on the device, so the available voices affect how natural the reading sounds.
Listen on Android
Android users can listen with Select to Speak or an EPUB reader that supports text-to-speech.
Use Select to Speak
Open Settings, go to Accessibility, and turn on Select to Speak. Open the story, start Select to Speak, and tap the items you want Android to read aloud.
Use Moon+ Reader
Moon+ Reader opens EPUB files and has a built-in text-to-speech mode. Open the downloaded Sam & Jack EPUB in the app and start its read-aloud mode.
Use @Voice Aloud Reader
@Voice Aloud Reader can also read EPUB files aloud on Android. Open or import the EPUB, then start the app’s reading feature.
These options use the text-to-speech voices installed on the Android device. How natural the story sounds depends on the available voices.
Listen on Windows, macOS, or Linux
Thorium Reader and calibre can read EPUB files aloud on a computer.
Use Thorium Reader
Thorium Reader is free and works on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Open the downloaded EPUB and use the reader’s read-aloud feature.
Use calibre
calibre is a free desktop e-book program. Open the EPUB in calibre’s e-book viewer, then select its Read aloud feature.
Both programs use the text-to-speech voices installed on the computer, so the available voices affect how the story sounds.
Read the EPUB without text-to-speech
You can also use the EPUB for regular reading. If you have a dedicated e-reader, see how to send Sam & Jack stories to Kindle or read Sam & Jack stories on Kobo.
FAQ
Does WP Downloader turn a Sam & Jack story into an audiobook?
WP Downloader creates EPUB and PDF files. To listen to a story, open its EPUB in a device or reader with text-to-speech.
Do I need a Sam & Jack account?
You do not need an account for public stories. Signing in is optional and lets WP Downloader fetch members-only stories that your account can read.
Can I download just one chapter?
No. WP Downloader downloads whole Sam & Jack stories, not individual chapters or lists.
Why does the voice sound different on another device?
Each reader uses the text-to-speech voices installed on its device. How natural the reading sounds depends on which voices are available.
Will my EPUB receive new chapters automatically?
No. WP Downloader does not update an existing EPUB. Download the story again to get a new copy with the added chapters.