How to Read Criminal Minds Fic Archive Stories on Kobo

To read a Criminal Minds Fic Archive story on a Kobo, download it as an EPUB with WP Downloader and copy the file to your e-reader. Kobo opens EPUB files directly, so you do not need to convert it first.

Download the story as an EPUB

WP Downloader is a free web tool that does not require installation. It supports the Criminal Minds Fic Archive, also called The Hookup Zone, at thehookupzone.net and criminal-minds-fiction.com.

A story link usually looks like this:

http://thehookupzone.net/CriminalMinds/viewstory.php?sid=1234

To download a story:

Open The Hookup Zone downloader.
Copy the link to the story you want.
Paste the link into the box. WP Downloader will detect the site.
Choose EPUB as the output format.
Choose whether to include the story’s images.
Download the EPUB to your phone or computer.

EPUB downloads are free for everyone, and Kobo e-readers can open them directly. WP Downloader can also create a PDF, but that requires a free Discord sign-in.

WP Downloader downloads the entire story from this archive. It does not support individual chapters or story lists. When a story gets new chapters, download it again to create a new EPUB with the chapters currently available.

You do not need to sign in for public stories. For members-only stories, you can sign in with your Criminal Minds Fic Archive account. WP Downloader can only access stories that your account is allowed to read. It cannot bypass locked content, paywalls, or age restrictions, and it uses your account credentials only to fetch the story you requested.

Support for this archive was ported from FanFicFare, the open-source fanfiction downloader.

Copy the EPUB to your Kobo by USB

A USB cable is the most direct way to move the downloaded story to your Kobo.

Download the EPUB to a computer.
Connect your Kobo to the computer with a USB cable.
Wait for the Kobo to appear as a drive.
Open the drive and copy the EPUB onto it.
Eject the Kobo safely.
Disconnect the cable.

The story will appear in your Kobo library, ready to open like any other EPUB.

Add the story with Dropbox

Dropbox can transfer non-protected EPUB and PDF files to certain Kobo models. It requires Kobo software version 4.18 or later and is available on these models:

Kobo Forma
Kobo Sage
Kobo Elipsa
Kobo Elipsa 2E
Kobo Libra Colour

Link your Dropbox account from the e-reader, put the downloaded EPUB in the connected cloud folder, and sync your Kobo. The story will appear on that device.

Books added through Dropbox appear only on the Kobo where you added them.

Add the story with Google Drive

Google Drive requires Kobo software version 4.37 or later. It is available on the Kobo Forma, Kobo Sage, Kobo Elipsa, Kobo Elipsa 2E, and Kobo Libra Colour.

To connect your account:

Select More on the Kobo Home screen.
Open My Google Drive.
Select Get Started.
Follow the instructions and enter the displayed code on the Kobo website.
Put the EPUB in the connected Google Drive folder.
Sync the e-reader.

After the Kobo syncs, the Criminal Minds Fic Archive story will appear in its library. Books transferred through Google Drive appear only on that device.

For other ways to keep a story available away from the website, read the guide to reading The Hookup Zone stories offline.

FAQ

Which format should I use for a Kobo?

Choose EPUB. Kobo e-readers open EPUB files directly, and WP Downloader provides EPUB downloads free to everyone.

Can I download one chapter instead of the whole story?

No. For the Criminal Minds Fic Archive, WP Downloader downloads complete stories only. It does not support individual chapters or lists.

Will my EPUB update when the story gets a new chapter?

No. WP Downloader cannot update an existing EPUB. Download the story again to create a new copy with the chapters currently available.

Do I need a Criminal Minds Fic Archive account?

You do not need an account for public stories. Signing in is optional and lets WP Downloader access members-only stories that your account can already read.

Why can I not find Dropbox or Google Drive on my Kobo?

Dropbox and Google Drive are available only on the Kobo Forma, Sage, Elipsa, Elipsa 2E, and Libra Colour. Dropbox requires software version 4.18 or later, while Google Drive requires version 4.37 or later. If your Kobo does not support these options, transfer the EPUB with a USB cable.