How to read a Phoenixsong.net story on a tolino eReader

To read a Phoenixsong.net story on a tolino eReader, download the whole story as an EPUB with WP Downloader, then copy the file to your tolino over USB-C. WP Downloader is a free web tool, so you do not need to install anything.

What you need

Have these ready:

• The Phoenixsong.net page for the story you want
• A computer
• Your tolino eReader
• A USB-C cable

A Phoenixsong.net story link looks like this:

https://www.phoenixsong.net/fanfiction/story/1234/

You do not need to sign in to download stories from Phoenixsong.net. Its stories are in English, and WP Downloader downloads a whole story rather than a single chapter or list.

Step 1: Download the Phoenixsong.net story as an EPUB

Open the Phoenixsong.net downloader in your browser. You can also paste the story link into the box on the WP Downloader home page, which will detect that the link is from Phoenixsong.net.

1. Copy the story URL from Phoenixsong.net.
2. Paste it into the download box.
3. Choose EPUB as the output format.
4. Choose whether to include the story’s images.
5. Download the EPUB to your computer.

tolino eReaders support EPUB, so this is the format to use. WP Downloader can also create a PDF, but that requires a free Discord sign-in and is not needed for this method.

For more help with downloading the file, see how to download Phoenixsong.net stories.

Step 2: Connect your tolino to the computer

Connect the tolino eReader to your computer with its USB-C cable. Wait for the computer to detect the reader before moving the EPUB.

The tolino vision 6, shine 4, and epos 3 use MTP for USB transfers. Open the tolino device when it appears on your computer.

Step 3: Copy the EPUB into the Books folder

Find the EPUB you downloaded from WP Downloader. Open the tolino device on your computer, locate its Books folder, and copy or move the EPUB into it.

Leave the tolino connected while the file is copying. Do not unplug the cable until the transfer has finished.

Step 4: Read the story on your tolino

Disconnect the cable after the transfer is complete. Open the books area on your tolino and select the transferred story.

tolino has a cloud for purchased books, but this guide uses a USB connection to transfer the EPUB from your computer.

Getting new chapters later

WP Downloader cannot update an EPUB already stored on your tolino. If the author adds chapters to the Phoenixsong.net story, download the whole story again to create a new EPUB. Transfer the new file to your tolino using the same steps.

If you also use another eReader, see the guides for sending Phoenixsong.net stories to Kindle or reading Phoenixsong.net stories on Kobo.

WP Downloader’s support for Phoenixsong.net and other fiction archives was ported from FanFicFare, the open-source fanfiction downloader licensed under Apache-2.0.

FAQ

Does tolino read Phoenixsong.net stories directly?

The tolino reads the EPUB created by WP Downloader. Download the story first, then copy the EPUB into the reader’s Books folder over USB-C.

Do I need a Phoenixsong.net account?

No. You do not need to sign in to download a Phoenixsong.net story with WP Downloader.

Can I download only one chapter?

No. For Phoenixsong.net, WP Downloader downloads the whole story. It does not download individual chapters or lists.

Can WP Downloader make a MOBI or AZW3 file for tolino?

No. WP Downloader creates EPUB files and, with a free Discord sign-in, PDF files. It does not create MOBI, AZW3, or TXT files. tolino eReaders support EPUB.

Will the EPUB update when the story gets new chapters?

No. Download the story again with WP Downloader to create a new EPUB containing the available chapters.