How to read The Sietch stories offline
WP Downloader lets you save stories from The Sietch as EPUB or PDF files for offline reading. The tool is free, runs in your browser, and requires no installation.
Download a story with WP Downloader
Find the story thread on the-sietch.com. Its address should look like this:
https://www.the-sietch.com/index.php?threads/some-story-name.123456/ Copy the full address and paste it into the The Sietch downloader. WP Downloader detects the site and collects the threadmarked chapters from the forum thread into one book.
You can choose from these options:
- EPUB is free for everyone and works with compatible reading apps and e-readers.
- PDF requires a free Discord sign-in.
- Include images adds the story’s images to the downloaded book.
For The Sietch, WP Downloader downloads the whole story. It cannot download a single chapter or a list, and it does not create MOBI, AZW3, or TXT files.
You do not need to sign in for public stories. Signing in with an account on The Sietch lets WP Downloader reach members-only stories that the account can already read. Your credentials are used only to fetch the story you requested. WP Downloader does not bypass access restrictions.
For more details, read how to download The Sietch stories.
Read offline on a phone
Download the EPUB or PDF to your phone, then open the file in a compatible reading app.
For an EPUB, select the file from your browser’s downloads and open or import it into an EPUB reader. You can open a PDF in a PDF reader. Keep the downloaded file on your phone so it remains available offline.
Read offline on a tablet
You can download the story directly from your tablet:
- Open the The Sietch downloader in your tablet’s browser.
- Paste the story thread link.
- Choose EPUB or PDF and download the file.
- Open or import the file into a compatible reading app.
Use EPUB with an EPUB reading app or open the PDF in a PDF reader.
Read offline on an e-reader
WP Downloader provides EPUB as its e-book format. Download the story, then transfer or import the EPUB using the method supported by your e-reader.
Kindle users can follow the guide to send The Sietch stories to Kindle. WP Downloader does not create MOBI or AZW3 files, so begin with the EPUB.
For a Kobo, download the EPUB and follow the guide to read The Sietch stories on Kobo.
Keep the original EPUB if you may want to add it to another device later.
Read offline on a computer
Download the EPUB or PDF and save it on your computer. Open an EPUB in a compatible e-book reading app or a PDF in a PDF reader. Since the book is stored on your computer, you can read it without an internet connection.
To read the same story on another device, transfer or import the downloaded file using that device’s usual method.
Get newly added chapters
WP Downloader cannot add new chapters to an EPUB you already downloaded. When the author adds more threadmarked chapters, paste the thread link into WP Downloader again and download a new copy.
You can replace the older file in your reading app or keep both copies.
FAQ
Can I download only one chapter from The Sietch?
No. WP Downloader collects the threadmarked chapters into one book and downloads the whole story. Single-chapter downloads are not available for The Sietch.
Do I need a The Sietch account?
You do not need an account for public stories. Signing in is optional and lets WP Downloader reach members-only stories that your account can already read.
Which file format should I choose?
Choose EPUB for a file that works with compatible reading apps and e-readers. PDF is also available with a free Discord sign-in.
Can WP Downloader create a MOBI, AZW3, or TXT file?
No. WP Downloader provides EPUB and PDF.
Will my downloaded book receive new chapters automatically?
No. Download the story again to get a new copy with the latest available threadmarked chapters.