How to read The Hookup Zone stories in KOReader
To read a Criminal Minds Fic Archive story in KOReader, download the complete story as an EPUB with WP Downloader. You can then copy the file to your device and open it from KOReader’s file browser.
What you need
WP Downloader is a free web tool, and you do not need to install anything. It supports the Criminal Minds Fic Archive, also known as The Hookup Zone, at thehookupzone.net and criminal-minds-fiction.com.
You will need:
- The page for the story you want to read
- A phone, tablet, or supported e-reader running KOReader
- A way to copy the downloaded file to that device
KOReader is a free, open-source document reader for Kobo, PocketBook, Android devices, and jailbroken Kindles. It opens EPUB and PDF files.
Step 1: Copy the story link
Open the story on the Criminal Minds Fic Archive and copy the URL from your browser’s address bar. A story link looks like this:
http://thehookupzone.net/CriminalMinds/viewstory.php?sid=1234Copy the link for the complete story instead of an individual chapter. WP Downloader downloads whole stories from this archive, not single chapters or story lists.
Step 2: Download the story with WP Downloader
Open the The Hookup Zone downloader and paste the story link into the box. WP Downloader will recognize the archive and prepare the story for download.
Choose EPUB to get a file that opens directly in KOReader. EPUB downloads are free for everyone. You can also choose PDF, which requires a free Discord sign-in. KOReader opens both formats.
WP Downloader also gives you the option to include the story’s images. When the file is ready, save it somewhere easy to find, such as your usual downloads folder.
Signing in to the Criminal Minds Fic Archive is optional. If a story is restricted to members, you can sign in with an account from that site. WP Downloader can only fetch stories that the account can already read, and it uses your credentials only to retrieve the story you requested. It cannot bypass membership restrictions, age restrictions, paywalls, or other locked content.
Support for this archive was ported from FanFicFare, the open-source fanfiction downloader.
Step 3: Copy the EPUB to your device
The transfer method depends on the device running KOReader.
Kobo or PocketBook
Connect the e-reader to your computer with USB. Copy the downloaded EPUB to the device as usual, then disconnect it safely.
Installing KOReader on a Kobo is a separate, unofficial process. These steps assume it is already installed.
Android phone or tablet
Move the EPUB to your Android device with your usual file-transfer method. If you connect the device to a computer, you can use Android file transfer to copy it.
Make a note of the folder you chose so you can find the story in KOReader.
Jailbroken Kindle
KOReader runs only on Kindles that have been jailbroken. Copy the EPUB to the Kindle as usual, then locate it through KOReader.
Installing KOReader and jailbreaking a Kindle are separate, unofficial processes. If your Kindle is not jailbroken, use the guide to send The Hookup Zone stories to Kindle instead.
Step 4: Open the story in KOReader
Launch KOReader and use its file browser to find the folder containing the EPUB. Select the file to open the story.
Once the file is on your device, you can read it offline in KOReader. If the archive adds new chapters later, download the complete story again with WP Downloader and transfer the new file. WP Downloader cannot update an EPUB you have already downloaded.
For more download help, see how to download The Hookup Zone stories. Kobo users can also follow the guide to reading The Hookup Zone stories on Kobo.
FAQ
Which format should I choose for KOReader?
Choose EPUB for a free download that opens in KOReader. KOReader also supports PDF, which WP Downloader offers after a free Discord sign-in.
Can I download only one chapter?
No. For the Criminal Minds Fic Archive, WP Downloader downloads the complete story instead of individual chapters or lists.
Can WP Downloader access members-only stories?
Yes, if you sign in with a Criminal Minds Fic Archive account that already has access. WP Downloader cannot unlock anything that your account is not allowed to read.
Does WP Downloader make MOBI, AZW3, or TXT files?
No. WP Downloader produces EPUB and PDF files. KOReader opens both formats, so you do not need to convert them.
Will my EPUB receive new chapters automatically?
No. To get newly published chapters, paste the story link into WP Downloader again and download a new copy.