Read AlternateHistory.com Stories on a Kobo

To read an AlternateHistory.com story on a Kobo, download it as an EPUB with WP Downloader and copy the file to your e-reader. Kobo opens EPUB files without conversion.

Download the story with WP Downloader

WP Downloader is a free web tool, so you do not need to install anything. It collects the threadmarked chapters from an AlternateHistory.com forum thread and combines them into one book.

Find the story thread on alternatehistory.com.
Copy its full URL from your browser. It should look like this:

https://www.alternatehistory.com/forum/threads/some-story-name.123456/

Open the AlternateHistory.com downloader.
Paste the story link into the box.
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.

WP Downloader downloads the whole story from AlternateHistory.com. It does not download individual chapters or lists of stories. Since stories on the site are forum threads, the downloader uses threadmarks to find and collect the chapters.

Public stories do not require an AlternateHistory.com account. You can sign in with your account to reach members-only stories that it can already read. WP Downloader uses your credentials only to fetch the story you requested. It does not bypass locked content, paywalls, or age restrictions.

See how to download AlternateHistory.com stories for a general download guide.

Put the EPUB on your Kobo with USB

USB works with Kobo e-readers.

Connect your Kobo to your computer with a USB cable.
Wait for the Kobo to appear as a drive.
Find the EPUB you downloaded from WP Downloader.
Copy the EPUB onto the Kobo drive.
Eject the Kobo safely.
Disconnect the cable.

The story will appear in your Kobo library, where you can open it like any other book.

Add the story through Dropbox

Dropbox supports non-protected EPUB and PDF files on Kobo software version 4.18 or later. It is available only on these models:

Kobo Forma
Kobo Sage
Kobo Elipsa
Kobo Elipsa 2E
Kobo Libra Colour

Link your Dropbox account from the e-reader, put the EPUB in the connected cloud folder, and sync the Kobo. The story will appear on that device.

Add the story through Google Drive

Google Drive supports non-protected EPUB and PDF files on Kobo software version 4.37 or later. It is available on the same models:

Kobo Forma
Kobo Sage
Kobo Elipsa
Kobo Elipsa 2E
Kobo Libra Colour

On the Kobo, go to Home, then More, then My Google Drive, and select Get Started. The e-reader will show a code. Enter it on the Kobo website to link your Google Drive account.

Put the EPUB in the connected cloud folder and sync the e-reader. Books added through Google Drive or Dropbox appear only on the Kobo where you added them.

Get new chapters later

WP Downloader cannot update an EPUB already on your Kobo. When the author adds more threadmarked chapters, paste the story URL into WP Downloader again and download a new copy.

Transfer the new EPUB using USB, Dropbox, or Google Drive. The guide to reading AlternateHistory.com stories offline covers other ways to keep a story available without an internet connection.

FAQ

Which format should I download for a Kobo?

Choose EPUB. Kobo e-readers open EPUB files natively, and WP Downloader provides EPUB downloads free for everyone.

Can WP Downloader download one AlternateHistory.com chapter?

No. WP Downloader downloads whole stories from AlternateHistory.com. It collects the threadmarked chapters into a single book.

Do I need an AlternateHistory.com account?

Public stories do not require an account. You can sign in with an AlternateHistory.com account to reach members-only stories that the account can already read.

Can I send the book to any Kobo through Google Drive?

No. Google Drive and Dropbox transfers are available only on Kobo Forma, Kobo Sage, Kobo Elipsa, Kobo Elipsa 2E, and Kobo Libra Colour. They also require the supported software version. Use USB with other Kobo models.

Will my EPUB update when the story gets a new chapter?

No. Download the story again with WP Downloader to create a new EPUB containing the latest available threadmarked chapters.