Read a SquidgeWorld Story on a Barnes & Noble NOOK
To read a SquidgeWorld Archive story on a Barnes & Noble NOOK, download the story as an EPUB with WP Downloader and copy the file to the device. WP Downloader is free and runs in your browser, with nothing to install.
Download the SquidgeWorld story as an EPUB
Find the story on squidgeworld.org. Its URL should look like this:
https://squidgeworld.org/works/123456Copy the full URL and open the SquidgeWorld downloader. Paste the URL into the box, and WP Downloader will detect that it comes from SquidgeWorld Archive.
Select EPUB as the output format. EPUB downloads are free for everyone, and you can choose whether to include the story’s images.
WP Downloader downloads the whole story. It cannot download a single chapter or a list from SquidgeWorld Archive. If the author publishes more chapters, download the story again to create an updated EPUB. The tool cannot add chapters to an EPUB you already downloaded.
You do not need to sign in for public stories. If you sign in with your SquidgeWorld Archive account, 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 does not bypass access restrictions.
For more help with the download, see how to download SquidgeWorld stories.
Connect your NOOK to your computer
Barnes & Noble calls copying your own files to a NOOK “sideloading.” Connect your NOOK GlowLight to your computer with a USB cable.
On newer NOOK models, change the USB setting so the computer can access the device:
- Swipe down from the top of the NOOK screen.
- Tap “USB for charging.”
- Choose “Transfer files (MTP).”
The device should appear on your computer as a drive named “NOOK.”
Copy the EPUB to your NOOK
Find the EPUB you downloaded with WP Downloader. Open the NOOK drive and drag the EPUB file onto it.
Wait for the transfer to finish, then eject the NOOK from your computer before unplugging the cable. The SquidgeWorld story will appear on the NOOK as a sideloaded book.
Checklist
Before unplugging your NOOK, check that you have:
- Copied the full SquidgeWorld story URL
- Pasted it into WP Downloader
- Selected EPUB as the output format
- Connected the NOOK by USB
- Selected “Transfer files (MTP)” if required
- Dragged the EPUB onto the NOOK drive
- Ejected the NOOK from the computer
WP Downloader creates the same EPUB format for other e-readers. Separate guides cover sending SquidgeWorld stories to Kindle and reading SquidgeWorld stories on Kobo.
SquidgeWorld Archive support, along with support for the other fiction archives, was ported from the open-source fanfiction downloader FanFicFare.
FAQ
Do I need a SquidgeWorld Archive account?
You do not need an account for public stories. Signing in with your SquidgeWorld Archive account lets you download members-only stories that the account can already read.
Which file format should I use for a NOOK?
Use EPUB. It is free to download with WP Downloader and can be sideloaded onto a NOOK GlowLight over USB. WP Downloader does not create MOBI, AZW3, or TXT files.
Can I download one chapter from a SquidgeWorld story?
No. WP Downloader downloads complete SquidgeWorld stories, not individual chapters or lists.
How do I get newly published chapters onto my NOOK?
Download the story again with WP Downloader, then copy the new EPUB to your NOOK. WP Downloader cannot add chapters to an EPUB you already have.
Why does my NOOK only charge when connected?
On newer models, swipe down from the top of the screen, tap “USB for charging,” and select “Transfer files (MTP).” Your computer should then be able to access the NOOK for file transfers.