How to Read GoodNovel Stories on a Kobo
To read a GoodNovel story on a Kobo, download it as an EPUB with WP Downloader and copy the file to your e-reader. Kobo devices open EPUB files natively.
WP Downloader is a free web tool, so you do not need to install anything. It collects the story’s free chapters into one book for offline reading on your Kobo.
Download the GoodNovel story as an EPUB
Find the story on goodnovel.com and copy its URL. A GoodNovel story link looks like this:
https://www.goodnovel.com/book/Seducing-My-Ex-s-Father-In-Law_31000825294Open the GoodNovel downloader, paste the link into the box, and wait for WP Downloader to detect the story. You do not need to sign in to GoodNovel.
Select EPUB as the output format. EPUB downloads are free for everyone and open directly on Kobo e-readers. You can also choose whether to include the story’s images.
WP Downloader downloads whole GoodNovel stories, not individual chapters or lists. The EPUB includes only chapters that are free to read. Paid chapters remain locked and are omitted because the tool does not buy or unlock content.
For a fuller walkthrough, see how to download GoodNovel stories.
Copy the EPUB to your Kobo with USB
You can transfer the EPUB from your computer with a USB cable:
- Connect your Kobo e-reader to your computer.
- Wait for the Kobo to appear as a drive.
- Open the drive and copy the downloaded EPUB onto it.
- Eject the Kobo safely.
- Disconnect the cable.
The EPUB will appear in your Kobo library, ready to open and read offline.
If the story gets more free chapters later, download it again and transfer the new EPUB. WP Downloader cannot add chapters to an EPUB you already downloaded.
Add the EPUB through Dropbox
The following Kobo models can receive non-protected EPUB and PDF files through Dropbox when running software version 4.18 or later:
- Kobo Forma
- Kobo Sage
- Kobo Elipsa
- Kobo Elipsa 2E
- Kobo Libra Colour
Link your Dropbox account from the e-reader, place the EPUB in the Kobo cloud folder, and sync the device. The book will appear on that Kobo only.
Use USB if your Kobo does not support Dropbox transfers.
Add the EPUB through Google Drive
Google Drive transfers require Kobo software version 4.37 or later and one of these models:
- Kobo Forma
- Kobo Sage
- Kobo Elipsa
- Kobo Elipsa 2E
- Kobo Libra Colour
On your Kobo, go to Home, then More, then My Google Drive, and select Get Started. The e-reader will display a code. Enter it on the Kobo website to link your Google Drive account.
Place the EPUB in the connected cloud folder and sync your Kobo. The story will appear in the library on that device. Books transferred through Google Drive are available only on the Kobo where you added them.
Choose a file format
EPUB is the suitable format for reading a GoodNovel story on Kobo. Kobo supports it natively, and WP Downloader provides EPUB downloads free to everyone.
WP Downloader can also make a PDF after a free Discord sign-in. It does not produce MOBI, AZW3, or TXT files.
After transferring the EPUB, you can read the included chapters without an internet connection. The guide to reading GoodNovel stories offline covers other ways to keep a story available offline.
FAQ
Can Kobo e-readers open GoodNovel stories?
Kobo e-readers cannot open a GoodNovel web link as a book. They can open an EPUB downloaded with WP Downloader and transferred by USB or, on supported models, through Dropbox or Google Drive.
Does WP Downloader include paid GoodNovel chapters?
No. The EPUB includes only free chapters. Paid chapters stay locked and are left out because WP Downloader does not purchase or unlock content.
Do I need a GoodNovel account?
No. You do not need to sign in to download the free chapters of a GoodNovel story with WP Downloader.
Can I download a single GoodNovel chapter?
No. WP Downloader downloads whole GoodNovel stories rather than individual chapters or lists.
Can I send the same story to a Kindle?
Yes, though Kindle uses a different transfer process. Follow the guide to sending GoodNovel stories to Kindle.