How to read an alternatehistory.com story in KOReader

To read an alternatehistory.com story in KOReader, download the thread as an EPUB with WP Downloader and copy the file to your device. You can then open it from KOReader’s file browser. EPUB downloads are free, and WP Downloader works in your browser without an installation.

Download the story with WP Downloader

Stories on alternatehistory.com are published as forum threads. WP Downloader collects the threadmarked chapters and combines them into one book, saving you from downloading each post separately.

Find the thread for the story you want to read. Its address should look like this:

https://www.alternatehistory.com/forum/threads/some-story-name.123456/

Copy the full address and follow these steps:

1. Open the alternatehistory.com downloader.
2. Paste the story thread link into the box.
3. Choose EPUB as the output format.
4. Choose whether to include the story’s images.
5. Download the book to your phone or computer.

EPUB is available to everyone. WP Downloader can also create a PDF, although that requires a free Discord sign-in. KOReader opens either format, but EPUB is a simple choice for reading fiction.

For alternatehistory.com, WP Downloader downloads the whole story rather than single chapters or lists. If the author publishes more chapters, download the story again to make a new EPUB. WPD cannot update a file already on your device.

See how to download alternatehistory.com stories for a general download guide.

Stories that require an account

Public stories do not require an alternatehistory.com account. You can sign in if you want to download a members-only story that your account is allowed to read.

WP Downloader uses your account credentials only to fetch the story you requested. It cannot bypass members-only access, paywalls, locked material, or age restrictions. It downloads only the content your account can already open.

Support for alternatehistory.com and the other fiction archives on WP Downloader was ported from FanFicFare, the open-source fanfiction downloader.

Copy the EPUB to your KOReader device

KOReader is a free, open-source document reader for Kobo, PocketBook, and Android devices. It also runs on jailbroken Kindles.

Once the EPUB has downloaded, move it to the device where you use KOReader.

Kobo or PocketBook

Connect the device to your computer with USB and copy the EPUB to a folder you can easily find. Disconnect the device, open KOReader, and locate the EPUB in its file browser. Select the file to begin reading.

Kobo users can also read how to read alternatehistory.com stories on Kobo.

Android phone or tablet

If you downloaded the EPUB on your Android device, save it in a folder you can find from KOReader. If it is on your computer, copy it to the device with your usual Android file transfer method.

Open KOReader’s file browser, find the folder containing the EPUB, and select the file.

Jailbroken Kindle

KOReader works on Kindles that have been jailbroken. Copy the EPUB to your Kindle with USB, then open it from KOReader’s file browser.

Installing KOReader on a Kindle is a separate, unofficial process. If you only want to move an alternatehistory.com story to your Kindle, follow the guide to sending alternatehistory.com stories to Kindle.

Open the story in KOReader

Launch KOReader and browse to the folder where you saved the file. Select the EPUB or PDF to open the story.

WP Downloader combines the threadmarked chapters into one book, so you can read the story from a single file while offline.

Installing KOReader on Kobo or Kindle is a separate, unofficial process. These instructions assume that KOReader is already installed.

FAQ

Does KOReader open EPUB files from WP Downloader?

Yes. KOReader opens EPUB and PDF files, the two formats available from WP Downloader.

Is EPUB free to download?

Yes. EPUB is free for everyone. Creating a PDF requires a free Discord sign-in.

Can I download one chapter from an alternatehistory.com thread?

No. WP Downloader downloads the whole story from this site and combines its threadmarked chapters into one book.

Will my EPUB receive new chapters automatically?

No. WP Downloader cannot update an existing EPUB. Download the story again when you want a new copy with later chapters.

Do I need an alternatehistory.com account?

Public stories do not require an account. Signing in is optional and lets WP Downloader reach members-only stories that your account can already read.