How to read a Nine Lives Archive story on a Kobo e-reader

To read a Nine Lives Archive story on a Kobo, download it as an EPUB with WP Downloader and copy the file to your e-reader. Kobo opens EPUB files directly, so you do not need to convert the book or install another reading app.

Download the story as an EPUB

WP Downloader is a free web tool that works on a phone or computer. You do not need to install anything.

Open the Nine Lives Archive downloader.
Copy the link to the story you want to read. A Nine Lives Archive story URL looks like this:

http://ninelivesarchive.com/viewstory.php?sid=1234

Paste the story link into WP Downloader.
Choose EPUB as the output format.
Turn on the image option if you want to include the story’s images.
Download the finished EPUB.

EPUB downloads are free for everyone. WP Downloader can also create a PDF after you sign in with Discord for free, but EPUB is the format to use for a Kobo.

WP Downloader downloads the entire story from Nine Lives Archive. It cannot download a single chapter or a list of stories. If the author posts more chapters, paste the story link into the downloader again and create a new EPUB. The tool cannot add new chapters to a file you already downloaded.

You do not need to sign in for public stories. If a story is available only to members, you can sign in with your Nine Lives Archive account to download content that account can read. WP Downloader does not bypass access restrictions, and it uses your account credentials only to fetch the story you requested.

See how to download Nine Lives Archive stories for more help with downloading the file.

Add the EPUB to your Kobo with USB

You can use USB whether you downloaded the story from the Nine Lives Archive downloader page or from the box on the WP Downloader home page.

Connect your Kobo e-reader to your computer with a USB cable.
Wait for the Kobo to appear as a drive on the computer.
Find the EPUB you downloaded.
Copy the EPUB onto the Kobo drive.
Eject the Kobo safely from the computer.
Disconnect the cable.

The story will appear in your Kobo library, where you can open it like any other book and read it without an internet connection.

Add the story with Dropbox

The following Kobo models can import non-protected EPUB and PDF files through Dropbox when running software version 4.18 or later:

Kobo Forma
Kobo Sage
Kobo Elipsa
Kobo Elipsa 2E
Kobo Libra Colour

Link your Dropbox account from the e-reader, place the EPUB in the connected cloud folder, and sync your Kobo. The story will appear on that device.

Books imported through Dropbox are available only on the Kobo where you added them.

Add the story with Google Drive

Google Drive requires Kobo software version 4.37 or later and works on the same models:

Kobo Forma
Kobo Sage
Kobo Elipsa
Kobo Elipsa 2E
Kobo Libra Colour

On your Kobo, go to Home, choose More, open My Google Drive, and select Get Started. The e-reader will display a code. Enter it on the Kobo website to link your account.

Put the EPUB in the connected Google Drive folder, then sync your e-reader. The story will appear in the library on that Kobo only.

If your model does not support Dropbox or Google Drive, transfer the EPUB by USB.

Keep a copy for offline reading

Once the EPUB is on your Kobo, you can read it offline. Keep the original file on your computer if you may want to copy it back to the device later.

To read on a phone, tablet, or computer, see reading Nine Lives Archive stories offline. If you use a Kindle, see sending Nine Lives Archive stories to Kindle.

FAQ

Which format should I download for a Kobo?

Choose EPUB. Kobo e-readers open EPUB files directly, and EPUB downloads from WP Downloader are free for everyone.

Can I download one Nine Lives Archive chapter?

No. WP Downloader downloads complete stories from Nine Lives Archive, not individual chapters or story lists.

Can I update the EPUB when a new chapter is posted?

WP Downloader cannot update an existing EPUB. Paste the story link into the downloader again and download a new copy.

Do I need a Nine Lives Archive account?

You do not need an account for public stories. Signing in is optional and lets WP Downloader access members-only stories that your account can already read.

Why can I not find Dropbox or Google Drive on my Kobo?

Cloud importing is available only on Kobo Forma, Kobo Sage, Kobo Elipsa, Kobo Elipsa 2E, and Kobo Libra Colour. Your Kobo also needs the required software version. If cloud importing is unavailable, transfer the EPUB by USB.