Read Stories of Arda Stories on Android
To read a Stories of Arda story on an Android phone or tablet, download it with WP Downloader and open the EPUB or PDF in a compatible reading app. WP Downloader is a free web tool, so you do not need to install anything.
Download the Stories of Arda story
Find the story on storiesofarda.com. Its link should look like this:
http://www.storiesofarda.com/chapterlistview.asp?SID=1234 Copy the full link from your browser and open the Stories of Arda Downloader.
- Paste the story link into the box.
- Wait for WP Downloader to detect and process the story.
- Choose EPUB or PDF.
- Choose whether to include the story’s images.
- Save the finished file to your Android phone or tablet.
EPUB is free for everyone. PDF requires a free Discord sign-in. You do not need a Stories of Arda account.
WP Downloader downloads the whole story from this site, not individual chapters or lists. If the author adds more chapters, download the story again to get an updated copy. WP Downloader cannot add new chapters to an EPUB you have already saved.
Stories of Arda support was ported from FanFicFare, the open-source fanfiction downloader.
Read the story with Google Play Books
Google Play Books lets you upload your own DRM-free EPUB and PDF files. You can then read them in its Android app.
- Download the EPUB or PDF from WP Downloader.
- Open the Google Play Books app on your Android device.
- Use the upload option to add the downloaded file.
- Open the book from your Play Books library.
You can also upload the file from the Play Books website using your computer or Google Drive. Once uploaded, the book is available through Play Books on the web, Android, and iPhone or iPad. Very large books may exceed Google’s upload size limit.
Read the EPUB in another Android app
You can keep the EPUB on your device and open it in any Android reading app that supports the format.
Moon+ Reader opens EPUB files and has a built-in text-to-speech mode. Download the story, open the EPUB in Moon+ Reader, and use the app’s reading controls.
If you downloaded a PDF, open it in an app that supports PDF files. WP Downloader does not produce MOBI, AZW3, or TXT files, so choose EPUB or PDF before downloading.
Listen to the story with text-to-speech
Android’s Select to Speak feature can read items on the screen aloud. Turn it on under Settings, then Accessibility. Open the story and use Select to Speak to hear text from the page.
Moon+ Reader also has a built-in text-to-speech mode for EPUB files. @Voice Aloud Reader can read EPUB files aloud as well.
These options use the text-to-speech voices installed on your Android device. The available voices determine how natural the narration sounds.
Keep track of your downloaded story
Give the file a recognizable name if your browser or reading app allows it. This will make it easier to find among your other downloads.
Keep the original EPUB or PDF until you have checked that it opens in your preferred app. When the story gets new chapters, return to the Stories of Arda download guide and download a fresh copy.
WP Downloader only downloads material that is available to read. It does not bypass paywalls, locked chapters, or age restrictions.
FAQ
Can I download a single Stories of Arda chapter?
No. WP Downloader downloads whole Stories of Arda stories. It does not download individual chapters or story lists from this site.
Do I need a Stories of Arda account?
No. You do not need to sign in to Stories of Arda.
Should I choose EPUB or PDF for Android?
Google Play Books accepts both formats. Choose EPUB if you want an ebook file that also opens in apps such as Moon+ Reader or @Voice Aloud Reader. Choose PDF if you specifically want a PDF copy.
Can Android read the story aloud?
Yes. You can use Android’s Select to Speak accessibility feature. Moon+ Reader and @Voice Aloud Reader can also read EPUB files aloud using the text-to-speech voices installed on your device.
Will my downloaded EPUB receive new chapters automatically?
No. WP Downloader does not update an existing EPUB. Download the story again when you want a new copy with the latest available chapters.