How to Read Lumos Stories on a Barnes & Noble NOOK
To read a Lumos story on a Barnes & Noble NOOK, download it as an EPUB with WP Downloader and copy the file to your NOOK over USB. WP Downloader is free, runs in your browser, and requires no installation.
Download the Lumos story as an EPUB
Find the Lumos story you want to read. Its address should look like this:
http://lumos.sycophanthex.com/viewstory.php?sid=1234Copy the complete address from your browser, open the Lumos downloader, and paste the link into the box.
WP Downloader recognizes the Lumos link and downloads the whole story. You do not need a Lumos account, and Lumos stories are in English.
Choose EPUB for your NOOK. EPUB downloads are free for everyone, and you can choose whether to include the story’s images.
For Lumos, WP Downloader downloads whole stories only. It does not download individual chapters or story lists. See how to download Lumos stories for a fuller walkthrough.
Save the EPUB somewhere easy to find, such as your downloads folder.
Connect your NOOK to the computer
Barnes & Noble calls copying your own files to a NOOK “sideloading.” Connect your NOOK GlowLight to your computer with a USB cable.
Newer NOOK models may connect in charging mode. If your computer does not show the NOOK:
- Swipe down from the top of the NOOK screen.
- Tap “USB for charging.”
- Choose “Transfer files (MTP).”
The NOOK should appear on your computer as a drive named “NOOK.”
Copy the Lumos EPUB to your NOOK
Open the NOOK drive, then find the EPUB you downloaded from WP Downloader.
Drag the EPUB onto the NOOK drive and wait for it to finish copying. Eject the NOOK from your computer before unplugging the USB cable.
Disconnect the cable and find the copied book on your NOOK. You can now open the story and read it offline.
Get updated chapters
WP Downloader cannot add new chapters to an EPUB you already have. When a Lumos story is updated, paste its link into WP Downloader again and download a new EPUB.
Copy the new file to your NOOK over USB. You can remove the older copy if you no longer want it.
Read a Lumos story on another device
You can also send a Lumos story to Kindle or read a Lumos story on Kobo.
WP Downloader can create a PDF with a free Discord sign-in. For the NOOK instructions on this page, use EPUB.
FAQ
Do I need a Lumos account to download a story?
No. Copy the Lumos story link and paste it into WP Downloader without signing in.
Can WP Downloader download one Lumos chapter?
No. WP Downloader downloads whole Lumos stories, not individual chapters or story lists.
Why does my newer NOOK only charge when connected?
Swipe down from the top of the NOOK screen, tap “USB for charging,” and choose “Transfer files (MTP).” Your computer should then show the NOOK.
Can WP Downloader create a MOBI or AZW3 file?
No. WP Downloader creates EPUB and PDF files. Use EPUB for your NOOK.
Will my EPUB update when Lumos adds a chapter?
No. Download the story again with WP Downloader and copy the new EPUB to your NOOK.