How to Put a Questionable Questing Story on Kindle With Calibre
You can put a Questionable Questing story on a Kindle without using Amazon’s Send to Kindle service. First, download the story as an EPUB with WP Downloader. You can then use calibre to convert it to AZW3 and transfer it to your Kindle over USB.
You will need a Kindle e-reader and a computer running Windows, macOS, or Linux.
What you need
Gather these before you start:
- The Questionable Questing story’s thread URL
- A computer with calibre installed
- Your Kindle e-reader
- A USB cable for connecting the Kindle to the computer
WP Downloader is a free web tool, so you do not need to install anything to download the story. calibre is a free e-book manager that can organize books, edit metadata and covers, convert files between formats, and transfer books to a connected e-reader.
Step 1: Copy the Questionable Questing story link
Open the story on forum.questionablequesting.com or questionablequesting.com and copy its thread URL. It should look something like this:
https://forum.questionablequesting.com/threads/some-story-name.123456/Copy the main thread address. WP Downloader downloads complete stories from Questionable Questing, not individual chapters or lists.
Step 2: Download the story with WP Downloader
Go to the Questionable Questing downloader and paste the thread link into the box. WP Downloader detects the site and collects the threadmarked chapters into one book.
Select EPUB as the output format. EPUB is free for everyone and can be converted by calibre. You can also include the story’s images.
You do not need to sign in for public stories. For a members-only story, you can sign in with your Questionable Questing account. WP Downloader can only access content that your account is allowed to read. It cannot bypass membership requirements, locked content, or age restrictions, and it uses your credentials only to fetch the story you requested.
For more help with downloading the book, read how to download a Questionable Questing story.
Step 3: Add the EPUB to calibre
Open calibre and select “Add books.” Find the EPUB you downloaded and add it to your calibre library.
You can edit the book’s metadata or cover before converting it, though this is optional. You can also check the EPUB in calibre’s e-book viewer. The viewer has a “Read aloud” feature if you want to listen on your computer.
Step 4: Convert the EPUB to AZW3
Select the story in calibre and choose “Convert books.” Set the output format to AZW3, then start the conversion.
WP Downloader does not create AZW3 or MOBI files. It provides the EPUB, which calibre can convert into a Kindle format.
Kindles can open AZW3 and MOBI files copied over USB. Amazon’s Send to Kindle service no longer accepts MOBI, but that change does not affect files transferred directly over USB.
Step 5: Connect your Kindle over USB
Connect the Kindle to your computer with its USB cable. After calibre recognizes it, select the converted story in your library and choose “Send to device.”
Wait for the transfer to finish before disconnecting the Kindle. The story should then appear in its library.
If you prefer to use Amazon’s service, follow the guide to send Questionable Questing stories to Kindle.
Getting new chapters later
WP Downloader cannot add new chapters to an EPUB you already downloaded. When the Questionable Questing thread gets new threadmarked chapters, download the complete story again.
Add the new EPUB to calibre, convert it to AZW3, and transfer the new copy to your Kindle.
FAQ
Can WP Downloader create an AZW3 file?
No. WP Downloader provides EPUB for free, while PDF requires a free Discord sign-in. It does not create AZW3, MOBI, or TXT files. Use calibre to convert the EPUB to AZW3.
Do I need a Questionable Questing account?
You do not need an account for public stories. Signing in is optional and lets WP Downloader reach members-only stories that your Questionable Questing account can already read.
Why use USB instead of Send to Kindle?
With a USB connection, calibre can convert the EPUB to AZW3 and transfer it directly to your Kindle. This gives you another option if you do not want to use Amazon’s Send to Kindle service.
Does WP Downloader download every post in the thread?
WP Downloader collects the threadmarked chapters into one book. It downloads the complete story instead of individual chapters or lists.
Can I use the same EPUB on a Kobo?
For instructions, see how to read Questionable Questing stories on Kobo.