How to add Questionable Questing stories to calibre
To add a Questionable Questing story to calibre, download it as an EPUB with WP Downloader and import the file into your calibre library. You can then read it on your computer, organize it, convert it, or transfer it to a connected e-reader.
Download the story with WP Downloader
WP Downloader is a free web tool with nothing to install. It collects the threadmarked chapters from a Questionable Questing story thread and puts them into one book.
A story address usually looks like this:
https://forum.questionablequesting.com/threads/some-story-name.123456/To download the story:
- Open the Questionable Questing Downloader.
- Paste the story thread link into the box.
- Choose whether to include the story’s images.
- Download the story as an EPUB.
EPUB downloads are free for everyone. WP Downloader can also create a PDF after a free Discord sign-in. For calibre, the EPUB can be added to your library and converted to other formats when needed.
You do not need to sign in to download a publicly accessible story. For a members-only story, you can sign in with your Questionable Questing account and download content that the account can already read. WP Downloader uses your credentials only to fetch the requested story. It cannot bypass membership requirements, locked content, paywalls, or age restrictions.
WP Downloader downloads whole stories from this forum, not individual chapters or lists. Its Questionable Questing support was ported from FanFicFare, the open-source fanfiction downloader.
The Questionable Questing download guide covers the download process in more detail.
Add the EPUB to calibre
calibre is a free e-book manager for Windows, macOS, and Linux. After downloading the EPUB, open calibre, select Add books, and choose the file.
The story will appear in your calibre library. You can open it in calibre’s e-book viewer, edit its library information, convert it, or send it to a connected device.
If you download several stories, you can add every EPUB to the same library and manage your offline fiction collection in one place.
Edit the metadata and cover
Select the imported EPUB in calibre to edit its metadata. This can help you keep titles and sorting consistent across your library.
calibre also lets you change the book’s cover. You might want to check the title and cover before transferring the story to another device, especially if you have a large fanfiction library.
These changes are optional. The downloaded story is already packaged as a readable book.
Convert the EPUB when needed
WP Downloader does not create MOBI, AZW3, or TXT files. If your device or reading app needs another format, add the EPUB to calibre and use its conversion feature.
calibre can convert the EPUB to formats such as:
- AZW3
- MOBI
You can keep the original EPUB in your library as a source file for any formats you create later.
Kindle users can follow the guide on how to send Questionable Questing stories to Kindle. There is also a separate guide to reading Questionable Questing stories on Kobo.
Read in calibre or transfer over USB
Open the story in calibre’s e-book viewer to read it on your computer. The viewer also has a Read aloud feature.
To transfer the story to an e-reader, connect the device to your computer over USB and use calibre to send the book. Convert the EPUB first if the device requires another supported format.
Download new chapters
WP Downloader cannot add new chapters to an EPUB you have already downloaded. When the Questionable Questing thread gets more threadmarked chapters, paste its link into WP Downloader again and download the whole story as a new EPUB.
Add the new file to calibre as your current copy. If you previously changed the title or cover in calibre, check those details again.
FAQ
Can WP Downloader download one Questionable Questing chapter?
No. For Questionable Questing, WP Downloader collects a story’s threadmarked chapters into one book. It does not download individual chapters or lists.
Do I need a Questionable Questing account?
You do not need an account for publicly accessible stories. Signing in is optional and lets WP Downloader reach members-only stories that your account can already read.
Can WP Downloader create an AZW3 or MOBI file?
No. WP Downloader provides EPUB and PDF. Download the EPUB, add it to calibre, and use calibre to convert it to AZW3, MOBI, or PDF.
Will my calibre copy receive new chapters automatically?
No. WP Downloader does not update an existing EPUB. Download the story again when you want a new copy with the latest available threadmarked chapters.
Can I read the story without an e-reader?
Yes. Add the EPUB to calibre and open it in calibre’s e-book viewer. You can read it there or use the viewer’s Read aloud feature.