How to read a Syosetu story on a tolino eReader

To read a Shousetsuka ni Narou story on a tolino eReader, use WP Downloader to save the story as an EPUB. You can then copy the file to the reader’s Books folder over USB-C. WP Downloader is a free web tool, so you do not need to install anything.

Download the Syosetu story as an EPUB

Find the story on syosetu.com. WP Downloader supports stories from ncode.syosetu.com and novel18.syosetu.com. A story URL looks like this:

https://ncode.syosetu.com/n1234ab/

Copy the URL of the main story page. WP Downloader downloads the whole story from Shousetsuka ni Narou, not individual chapters or story lists.

Open the Syosetu story downloader and follow these steps:

1. Paste the story URL into the box.
2. Wait for WP Downloader to detect the site and load the story.
3. Choose EPUB as the output format.
4. Choose whether to include the story’s images.
5. Download the EPUB to your computer.

You do not need a Syosetu account. Stories on the site are in Japanese.

tolino eReaders support EPUB files. WP Downloader also offers PDF, which requires a free Discord sign-in, but you can use EPUB for this transfer. It does not create MOBI, AZW3, or TXT files.

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

Transfer the EPUB to your tolino

Connect your tolino eReader to your computer with a USB-C cable, then wait for the computer to detect it.

1. Open the tolino storage on your computer.
2. Open the Books folder.
3. Copy the downloaded Syosetu EPUB into the folder.
4. Wait for the file to finish copying.
5. Disconnect the reader.

Do not unplug the USB-C cable while the file is copying.

The tolino vision 6, shine 4, and epos 3 use MTP for USB transfers. Open the reader on your computer, find its Books folder, and copy the EPUB there.

Once the transfer is complete, open the EPUB on your tolino and start reading.

Get new chapters later

WP Downloader cannot add new chapters to an EPUB you have already downloaded. When the author publishes more chapters, return to the Syosetu story downloader, paste the story URL again, and download the whole story as a new EPUB.

Copy the new EPUB to the Books folder on your tolino using the same USB-C steps.

For more help with downloading, see how to download Syosetu stories. You can also find instructions for sending Syosetu stories to Kindle and reading Syosetu stories on Kobo.

FAQ

Which format should I use for a tolino eReader?

Choose EPUB. tolino eReaders support EPUB files, which you can copy to the Books folder on the device.

Do I need a Syosetu account?

No. You can download stories from ncode.syosetu.com and novel18.syosetu.com without signing in.

Can I download one chapter?

No. WP Downloader downloads whole Syosetu stories. It does not download individual chapters or story lists from this site.

Can WP Downloader update an EPUB when new chapters appear?

No. Download the whole story again, then copy the new EPUB to your tolino.

Why does my tolino use MTP for the transfer?

The tolino vision 6, shine 4, and epos 3 use MTP for USB transfers. Open the reader on your computer and place the EPUB in its Books folder.