Read a SpaceBattles Story in Apple Books

To read a SpaceBattles story in Apple Books, download it as an EPUB with WP Downloader and import the file on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. WP Downloader is a free web tool, so you do not need to install anything.

Download the story as an EPUB

SpaceBattles stories are published as forum threads. WP Downloader collects the threadmarked chapters and puts them into one book.

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

https://forums.spacebattles.com/threads/some-story-name.123456/

Copy the address and open the SpaceBattles downloader. Paste the link into the box, and WP Downloader will detect the site.

Choose EPUB as the output format. EPUB is free for everyone and opens in Apple Books on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. You can also choose whether to include the story’s images.

WP Downloader can create a PDF too. PDF downloads require a free Discord sign-in, and Apple Books can open the resulting file.

Download the finished file to your device. You do not need a SpaceBattles account.

For SpaceBattles, WP Downloader collects the whole story. It cannot download a single chapter or a list. See how to download a SpaceBattles story for a general walkthrough.

Add the story on iPhone or iPad

After the EPUB downloads, open it from Safari’s downloads or the Files app. Tap Share, then choose Books. Apple Books will import the file and add the story to your Library.

You can add a PDF in the same way: open it from Safari’s downloads or Files, tap Share, and choose Books.

Add the story on Mac

Open the Books app and drag the downloaded EPUB into it.

You can also import it from the menu:

1. Open Books.
2. Choose File.
3. Select Add to Library.
4. Find and select the EPUB.
5. Add it to Books.

The story will appear in your Apple Books Library. The same methods work for a PDF.

Get newly posted chapters

WP Downloader cannot update an existing EPUB when the story gains new chapters. Return to the SpaceBattles downloader, paste the thread link again, and download a new copy.

The new book will contain the threadmarked chapters available when you download it. Import that EPUB into Apple Books as you did before.

Read on another device

If you use a dedicated e-reader, see the guides to send SpaceBattles stories to Kindle or read SpaceBattles stories on Kobo.

FAQ

Can Apple Books open a SpaceBattles thread?

Apple Books opens EPUB and PDF files, not SpaceBattles forum threads. Use WP Downloader to collect the threadmarked chapters into a book, then import the downloaded file.

Which format should I use?

Choose EPUB for a book-style file that is free to download. Apple Books also opens PDF files, but WP Downloader requires a free Discord sign-in to create one.

Do I need a SpaceBattles account?

No. You can download a SpaceBattles story without signing in.

Can I download one chapter?

No. WP Downloader collects the threadmarked chapters into one book for SpaceBattles. It does not download individual chapters or lists.

Will Apple Books update the EPUB when new chapters appear?

No. Download the story again to get the latest threadmarked chapters, then import the new EPUB into Apple Books.