How to Read Imagine: The List Stories in Google Play Books
To read an Imagine: The List story in Google Play Books, download it as an EPUB or PDF with WP Downloader and upload the file to your Play Books library. You can then read it on the web, Android, iPhone, or iPad.
Download the story
Open the Imagine: The List Downloader. WP Downloader is a free web tool, and there is nothing to install.
Copy the story address from imagine.e-fic.com. It should look like this:
https://imagine.e-fic.com/viewstory.php?sid=1234Paste the address into WP Downloader. The tool will detect the site and let you choose a format:
- EPUB is free for everyone and works well for ebook reading.
- PDF uses a fixed page layout and requires a free Discord sign-in.
- You can also include the story’s images.
WP Downloader downloads the whole story from Imagine: The List. It cannot download a single chapter or a list from this site.
You do not need an Imagine: The List account for public stories. If you sign in with an account from that site, WP Downloader can also fetch members-only stories that the account can read. It uses your credentials only to fetch the story you requested and cannot bypass locked content, paywalls, or age restrictions.
For more about downloading, see how to download Imagine: The List stories.
Choose EPUB or PDF
Google Play Books accepts uploads of DRM-free EPUB and PDF files, so both formats from WP Downloader will work.
EPUB is generally the easier choice for fiction because it is designed for ebooks. Choose PDF if you prefer a fixed page layout.
Including images can increase the file size. Very large files may reach Google’s upload limit. If a story with images is too large, download it again without the images and upload the smaller file.
Upload from a computer
Open the Google Play Books website on your computer and sign in to the Google account you use for reading.
Choose the upload option, then select the EPUB or PDF from your computer or Google Drive. Wait for Play Books to add the file to your library before opening it.
You can read the uploaded story on the Play Books website or in the Play Books app on your other devices.
Upload on Android
You can upload an EPUB or PDF from the Google Play Books Android app.
Download the story with WP Downloader and make sure the file is available on your Android device. Open Play Books, choose its upload option, and select the downloaded file. When the upload is complete, open the story from your library.
You can also upload the file through the Play Books website from a computer, then read it in the Android app.
Read on iPhone or iPad
Upload the EPUB or PDF through the Google Play Books website using a computer or Google Drive.
Open the Google Play Books app on your iPhone or iPad and sign in to the same Google account. The story will be in your Play Books library.
Get newly published chapters
WP Downloader cannot add new chapters to an EPUB you already downloaded. When an Imagine: The List story is updated, download the whole story again.
Upload the new EPUB or PDF to Google Play Books as a separate file. It will contain the chapters available at the time of the new download.
FAQ
Do I need an Imagine: The List account?
No account is needed for public stories. Signing in is optional and lets you download members-only stories that your account can read.
Can I upload both EPUB and PDF to Google Play Books?
Yes. Google Play Books accepts DRM-free EPUB and PDF uploads. EPUB is free through WP Downloader, while PDF requires a free Discord sign-in.
Can I download just one chapter?
No. WP Downloader downloads whole stories from Imagine: The List, not individual chapters or lists.
Why will my story not upload?
The file may be too large for Google’s upload limit, especially if it contains many images. Download the story again with images turned off, then try uploading the smaller file.
Can I use a different ebook reader?
Yes. See the guides for sending Imagine: The List stories to Kindle or reading Imagine: The List stories on Kobo.