How to Read FictionAlley Archive Stories on a NOOK

To read a FictionAlley Archive story on a Barnes & Noble NOOK, download it as an EPUB with WP Downloader and copy the file to your NOOK over USB. Barnes & Noble calls copying your own files to a NOOK “sideloading.”

WP Downloader is a free web tool, so you do not need to install anything.

What you need

Have these ready:

• The FictionAlley Archive story page
• A computer with access to WP Downloader
• Your NOOK GlowLight and its USB cable

A FictionAlley story URL looks like this:

https://www.fictionalley-archive.org/authors/drt/DA.html

Use the page for the complete story. WP Downloader downloads whole FictionAlley stories, not individual chapters or lists.

Step 1: Download the story as an EPUB

Open the FictionAlley downloader in your browser. You can also paste the link into the box on the WP Downloader home page, which will detect that the story comes from FictionAlley Archive.

1. Copy the FictionAlley story URL from your browser.
2. Paste it into WP Downloader.
3. Choose EPUB as the output format.
4. Choose whether to include the story’s images.
5. Download the finished EPUB to your computer.

You do not need a FictionAlley account or sign-in. FictionAlley Archive stories are in English, and WP Downloader puts the complete story into one EPUB.

EPUB downloads are free for everyone. WP Downloader can also create a PDF with a free Discord sign-in, but you will need the EPUB for the NOOK instructions below. It does not create MOBI, AZW3, or TXT files.

FictionAlley Archive support was ported from FanFicFare, the open-source fanfiction downloader.

See how to download FictionAlley stories for more help with the download.

Step 2: Connect your NOOK

Connect your NOOK GlowLight to the computer with its USB cable.

The NOOK may appear automatically as a drive named “NOOK.” On a newer model, you may need to turn on file transfers:

1. Swipe down from the top of the NOOK screen.
2. Tap “USB for charging.”
3. Choose “Transfer files (MTP).”

Your computer should now show the NOOK as a connected device or drive.

Step 3: Copy the EPUB to your NOOK

Find the EPUB you downloaded, open the connected NOOK drive, and drag the file onto it.

Wait for the transfer to finish. Eject the NOOK from your computer before unplugging the cable. You can then open the EPUB on your NOOK and read it offline.

If the story gains new chapters, download it again and transfer the new EPUB. WP Downloader cannot update an EPUB you have already downloaded.

Other ways to read FictionAlley stories

You can also use the EPUB with other compatible reading devices. See the guides for sending FictionAlley stories to Kindle or reading FictionAlley stories on Kobo.

FAQ

Do I need a FictionAlley account?

No. You can download FictionAlley Archive stories without signing in.

Which format should I download for my NOOK?

Choose EPUB. EPUB downloads are free for everyone through WP Downloader.

Can I download only one chapter?

No. WP Downloader downloads the complete FictionAlley story, not individual chapters or lists.

Can WP Downloader update my existing EPUB?

No. Download the story again when it has new chapters, then copy the new EPUB to your NOOK.

Why does my newer NOOK only show that it is charging?

Swipe down from the top of the NOOK screen, tap “USB for charging,” and choose “Transfer files (MTP).”