Read an AlternateHistory.com Story on reMarkable
To read an AlternateHistory.com story on a reMarkable tablet, use WP Downloader to save the thread as an EPUB or PDF. You can then transfer the file through a reMarkable app, a web browser, or a USB cable. The downloaded book contains the threadmarked chapters and can be read offline.
Download the story with WP Downloader
WP Downloader is a free web tool that does not require installation. Open the AlternateHistory.com downloader and copy the link to the forum thread you want to read.
A story link usually looks like this:
https://www.alternatehistory.com/forum/threads/some-story-name.123456/Paste the complete thread URL into WP Downloader. The tool detects the site, collects the threadmarked chapters, and puts them into one book.
Choose a format and any images you want to include:
- EPUB is free for everyone and works on reMarkable tablets.
- PDF works on reMarkable tablets and requires a free Discord sign-in.
- The include images option adds the story’s images to the book.
WP Downloader downloads whole AlternateHistory.com stories. It cannot download a single chapter or a list of stories, and it does not offer MOBI, AZW3, or TXT files.
You do not need to sign in for public stories. Signing in with your AlternateHistory.com account can give the downloader access to members-only stories that the account can read. WP Downloader uses your credentials only to fetch the requested story. It cannot bypass paywalls, locked content, or age restrictions.
AlternateHistory.com support was ported from FanFicFare, the open-source fanfiction downloader licensed under Apache-2.0.
For more help with downloading, read the AlternateHistory.com download guide.
Move the EPUB or PDF to your reMarkable
reMarkable tablets accept EPUB and PDF files up to 100 MB. You can transfer the downloaded file with the desktop or mobile app, a web browser, or a USB cable.
Use the reMarkable desktop or mobile app
Open the reMarkable app on your computer or phone and add the downloaded EPUB or PDF. After the file transfers, open it from the library on your tablet.
Upload it from a web browser
Use reMarkable’s browser upload option to select the EPUB or PDF on your computer. Once the upload finishes, open the story on your tablet.
Transfer it over USB
Connect the reMarkable tablet to your computer with a USB cable. Turn on the USB web interface in the tablet’s storage settings, then open this address in a browser on the connected computer:
10.11.99.1Use the page to upload the EPUB or PDF. The exact path to the USB web interface setting varies between software versions, so check the tablet’s storage settings if you do not see it immediately.
Download new chapters
WP Downloader cannot add new chapters to an EPUB you already downloaded. When the author posts more threadmarked chapters, paste the story URL into WP Downloader again and download a new copy.
Transfer the new file to your reMarkable with the app, browser, or USB method you used before.
You can also send an AlternateHistory.com story to Kindle or read AlternateHistory.com stories on Kobo.
FAQ
Should I choose EPUB or PDF for reMarkable?
Both formats work on reMarkable tablets. EPUB is free for everyone. PDF requires a free Discord sign-in on WP Downloader.
Can WP Downloader download one chapter from a thread?
No. For AlternateHistory.com, WP Downloader collects the threadmarked chapters and downloads the whole story as one book.
Do I need an AlternateHistory.com account?
You do not need one for public stories. Signing in is optional and can give WP Downloader access to members-only stories that your account can already read.
Can I include story images?
Yes. Turn on the include images option before downloading the story.
Will my EPUB update when new chapters are posted?
No. Download the story again to get the new threadmarked chapters, then transfer the new file to your reMarkable.