How to add The Hookup Zone stories to calibre
To add a story from the Criminal Minds Fic Archive to calibre, download it as an EPUB with WP Downloader and import the file with calibre’s Add books option. WP Downloader is a free web tool, so you do not need to install it.
Download the story with WP Downloader
Open the story on the Criminal Minds Fic Archive, also known as The Hookup Zone. The address should look similar to this:
http://thehookupzone.net/CriminalMinds/viewstory.php?sid=1234Copy the full story URL from your browser. Go to the The Hookup Zone downloader, paste the link into the box, and WP Downloader will detect the archive.
Choose EPUB to create a file you can add directly to calibre. EPUB downloads are free for everyone, and you can choose whether to include the story’s images.
WP Downloader downloads whole stories from this archive. It cannot download an individual chapter or a list of stories. You can sign in with your account on the archive to reach members-only stories. WP Downloader uses your credentials only to fetch the story you requested and can download only material your account is allowed to read. It does not bypass access restrictions.
You can also download a PDF after signing in with Discord for free. EPUB is a useful format for a calibre library because calibre can read it and convert it to other e-book formats.
Support for this archive was ported from FanFicFare, the open-source fanfiction downloader.
Add the EPUB to your calibre library
calibre is a free e-book manager for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Once the EPUB has downloaded, follow these steps:
- Open calibre.
- Select Add books.
- Find the downloaded EPUB.
- Select the file and add it.
The story will appear in your calibre library. Open it in calibre’s e-book viewer to check the chapters and any images you chose to include.
For a general guide to downloading from this archive, see how to download The Hookup Zone stories.
Organize the story in calibre
After importing the EPUB, you can edit its metadata and change its cover. This can make stories easier to find if your calibre library contains a large collection of Criminal Minds fanfiction or books from several archives.
Check the library entry and correct any details you want to organize differently. You can also replace the imported cover.
WP Downloader cannot update an existing EPUB when a story gets new chapters. Download the whole story again to get the latest version, add the new file to calibre, and decide whether to keep the older copy.
Read or listen in calibre
Open the story in calibre’s e-book viewer to read it on your computer. The viewer also has a Read aloud feature that can read the EPUB without converting it to another format first.
Once the EPUB is in your calibre library, you can manage and read it from the same desktop application.
Convert the EPUB for another device
calibre can convert an EPUB to formats such as AZW3, MOBI, or PDF. WP Downloader produces EPUB and PDF files, but it does not create AZW3, MOBI, or TXT files.
Select the imported story in calibre and use the conversion option to create the format you need. You can keep the original EPUB in your library for later conversions.
Converting the file does not unlock restricted content or add missing chapters. The new file contains the same story content that WP Downloader retrieved.
Transfer the story to an e-reader
calibre can send a book to an e-reader connected to your computer by USB. Add the EPUB to your library, convert it if your device needs another format, and send the appropriate version to the connected reader.
For device-specific help, see how to send The Hookup Zone stories to Kindle or read The Hookup Zone stories on Kobo.
FAQ
Can calibre open a WP Downloader EPUB?
Yes. Use calibre’s Add books option to import the EPUB, then open it in the e-book viewer.
Can WP Downloader create a MOBI or AZW3 file?
No. WP Downloader creates EPUB files for everyone and PDF files after a free Discord sign-in. calibre can convert an EPUB to MOBI, AZW3, or PDF.
Can I download one chapter from The Hookup Zone?
No. WP Downloader downloads whole stories from this archive. It does not download individual chapters or story lists.
How do I update an unfinished story in calibre?
Download the story again with WP Downloader to get the current chapters. WP Downloader cannot update an EPUB you downloaded earlier.
Can I download a members-only story?
Yes, if your account on the archive can read it. Sign-in is optional, and WP Downloader can download only the stories and chapters your account is permitted to access.