How to Add Twilighted Stories to Calibre
To add a Twilighted story to calibre, download it as an EPUB with WP Downloader and import the file with calibre’s Add books option. You can then edit its metadata and cover, read it on your computer, convert it to another format, or send it to a connected e-reader.
Download the Twilighted story
WP Downloader is a free web tool, so you do not need to install anything. Open the Twilighted downloader and paste the story link into the box.
A Twilighted story URL looks like this:
https://www.twilighted.net/viewstory.php?sid=1234You must sign in with an account on twilighted.net before WP Downloader can fetch the story. Your credentials are used only to retrieve the story you requested. WP Downloader can download only material your account can already read. It does not bypass locked content, paywalls, or age restrictions.
Choose EPUB to add the story to calibre. EPUB is free for everyone. PDF is also available after you sign in to WP Downloader with a free Discord account. Select the image option if you want to include the story’s images.
WP Downloader downloads the complete story from Twilighted, not individual chapters or lists. Its support for Twilighted and other fiction archives was ported from the open-source fanfiction downloader FanFicFare.
See how to download Twilighted stories for more help with the download.
Add the EPUB to calibre
calibre is a free e-book manager for Windows, macOS, and Linux. To add the downloaded story:
- Open calibre on your computer.
- Select Add books.
- Choose the EPUB created by WP Downloader.
- Wait for the story to appear in your library.
You can now open the story in calibre’s e-book viewer, edit its library information, or prepare it for another device.
Organize the story in your library
calibre lets you edit a book’s metadata and cover. You can review the imported details and change them to match the way you organize the rest of your library.
For example, you can make the title and author fields consistent across your collection or choose a cover that makes the story easy to recognize. If you collect fiction from several archives, using the same metadata conventions will also make browsing and searching easier.
Read the story in calibre
You can read the EPUB on your computer with calibre’s e-book viewer instead of transferring it to another device right away.
The viewer also has a Read aloud feature for listening to the story from your computer. Twilighted stories are in English, so the downloaded text will be in English.
Convert the book if needed
WP Downloader creates EPUB and PDF files. It does not create MOBI, AZW3, or TXT files.
calibre can convert an EPUB to another format, including AZW3, MOBI, or PDF. Keeping the original EPUB in your library gives you a source file for later conversions.
If your e-reader accepts EPUB, you can leave the book in its original format.
Send the story to an e-reader
calibre can send books to an e-reader connected to your computer over USB. Connect the device, select the Twilighted story in your library, and send it to the device.
The format you need depends on the e-reader. You can convert the EPUB in calibre before transferring it if necessary. Kindle users can follow the guide to send Twilighted stories to Kindle. Kobo users can see how to read Twilighted stories on Kobo.
Download story updates
WP Downloader cannot add new chapters to an existing EPUB. When a story is updated, return to the Twilighted downloader, paste its link again, and download the complete story.
Add the new EPUB to calibre, then check which copy you want to keep so that you do not continue reading the older version by mistake.
FAQ
Which Twilighted file format should I add to calibre?
Use EPUB. It is free for everyone and can be added to calibre with Add books. WP Downloader also offers PDF after a free Discord sign-in.
Do I need a Twilighted account?
Yes. You must sign in with an account on twilighted.net to download Twilighted stories through WP Downloader.
Can WP Downloader create an AZW3 or MOBI file?
No. WP Downloader creates EPUB and PDF files, not AZW3, MOBI, or TXT. calibre can convert an EPUB to AZW3 or MOBI.
Will my calibre copy receive new chapters automatically?
No. WP Downloader does not update an existing EPUB. Download the complete story again, then add the new file to calibre.
Can I download only one Twilighted chapter?
No. WP Downloader downloads complete Twilighted stories, not individual chapters or lists.