How to Read Phoenixsong.net Stories on a Barnes & Noble NOOK
To read a Phoenixsong.net story on your Barnes & Noble NOOK, download it as an EPUB with WP Downloader and copy the file to your NOOK over USB. Barnes & Noble calls copying your own files to a NOOK “sideloading.” Once transferred, the story is available to read offline.
WP Downloader is a free web tool, so you do not need to install anything or sign in to a Phoenixsong.net account.
Step 1: Copy the Phoenixsong.net story link
Open the story on phoenixsong.net and copy its address from your browser. A story URL looks like this:
https://www.phoenixsong.net/fanfiction/story/1234/Copy the address for the complete story. WP Downloader downloads whole Phoenixsong.net stories, not individual chapters or lists.
Step 2: Download the story as an EPUB
Open the Phoenixsong.net downloader and paste the story link into the box. WP Downloader recognizes the site from the URL and prepares the story for download.
Choose EPUB for your NOOK. EPUB downloads are free for everyone, and you can choose whether to include the story’s images.
PDF is also available, but it requires a free Discord sign-in. Use EPUB for the steps in this guide.
Save the finished file to your computer. For more detail, see how to download Phoenixsong.net stories.
Support for Phoenixsong.net and the other fiction archives was ported from FanFicFare, the open-source fanfiction downloader licensed under Apache-2.0. WP Downloader only downloads material you can already read and does not bypass restrictions.
Step 3: Connect your NOOK to the computer
Connect your Barnes & Noble NOOK to your computer with a USB cable.
A NOOK GlowLight appears as a drive named “NOOK.” Open the drive so you can copy files to it.
On a newer model, enable file transfer after connecting it:
- Swipe down from the top of the NOOK screen.
- Tap “USB for charging.”
- Choose “Transfer files (MTP).”
Your computer can then access the NOOK for file transfers.
Step 4: Copy the EPUB to your NOOK
Find the EPUB you downloaded from WP Downloader and drag it onto the NOOK drive.
Wait until the transfer finishes, then eject the NOOK from your computer before unplugging the cable.
Open the transferred story on your NOOK to read it offline.
Downloading new chapters later
WP Downloader cannot update an EPUB you have already downloaded. If the author adds more chapters, return to the Phoenixsong.net downloader and download the whole story again.
Copy the new EPUB to your NOOK with the same USB steps. The new file will contain the chapters available when you downloaded it.
Reading on another e-reader
You can use the same WP Downloader step for another e-reader, then transfer the EPUB using the method that device supports.
See the guides to send Phoenixsong.net stories to Kindle or read Phoenixsong.net stories on Kobo.
FAQ
Do I need a Phoenixsong.net account?
No. WP Downloader does not require you to sign in to download a Phoenixsong.net story.
Which format should I download for my NOOK?
Choose EPUB. It is free for everyone and can be copied to a NOOK over USB.
Can I download just one chapter?
No. WP Downloader downloads whole Phoenixsong.net stories. It does not download individual chapters or lists.
Why does my newer NOOK only say it is charging?
Swipe down from the top of the screen, tap “USB for charging,” and choose “Transfer files (MTP).” Your computer can then access the NOOK for the EPUB transfer.
Will my EPUB update when the story gets a new chapter?
No. Download the whole story again with WP Downloader, then copy the new EPUB to your NOOK.