How to Read a Walking the Plank Story in KOReader
To read a Walking the Plank story in KOReader, download the complete story with WP Downloader, copy the EPUB or PDF to your device, and open it from KOReader’s file browser. WP Downloader is a free web tool, so you do not need to install anything.
Download the story with WP Downloader
Find the story you want on walkingtheplank.org. Its URL should look like this:
http://www.walkingtheplank.org/archive/viewstory.php?sid=1234Copy the story URL and open the Walking the Plank downloader. Paste the link into the box and let WP Downloader identify the site.
You do not need to sign in to Walking the Plank. WP Downloader downloads the whole story, not an individual chapter or a list of stories.
Choose a format:
- EPUB is free for everyone and opens in KOReader.
- PDF also opens in KOReader, but it requires a free Discord sign-in.
You can choose whether to include the story’s images. Download the file and save it somewhere easy to find, such as your Downloads folder.
WP Downloader does not create MOBI, AZW3, or TXT files. KOReader supports EPUB and PDF, so you do not need those formats for this guide.
For more help with the download, see how to download Walking the Plank stories.
Move the story to your device
Copy the downloaded file to the device where you use KOReader. The transfer method depends on the device. Place the EPUB or PDF in a folder that KOReader can browse.
Kobo or PocketBook
Connect the e-reader to your computer with USB. Copy the EPUB or PDF to the device as usual, then safely disconnect it.
For more help with Kobo, read how to read Walking the Plank stories on Kobo.
Android
Move the EPUB or PDF to an accessible folder on your Android device. If you downloaded it on a computer, copy it across with your usual Android file-transfer method.
Remember which folder you used so that you can find the file in KOReader.
Kindle
KOReader runs only on Kindles that have been jailbroken. Installing it on a Kindle is a separate, unofficial process and is not covered here.
If KOReader is already working on your Kindle, transfer the EPUB or PDF to the device as usual. To use the standard Kindle method instead, see how to send Walking the Plank stories to Kindle.
Open the story in KOReader
Open KOReader and use its file browser to find the folder containing the EPUB or PDF. Select the file to begin reading.
The downloaded story is stored on your device, so you can read it without returning to Walking the Plank.
Get newer chapters
WP Downloader cannot add new chapters to an EPUB you have already downloaded. If the author updates the story, return to the Walking the Plank downloader, paste the link again, and download a new copy.
Copy the new file to your device and open it from KOReader’s file browser as before.
FAQ
Can KOReader open Walking the Plank stories directly?
KOReader opens EPUB and PDF files, not Walking the Plank story pages. Download the story with WP Downloader first, then open the resulting file in KOReader.
Do I need a Walking the Plank account?
No. WP Downloader does not require a sign-in for stories from walkingtheplank.org.
Should I download EPUB or PDF?
Both formats work in KOReader. EPUB is free for everyone, while PDF requires a free Discord sign-in.
Can I download only one chapter?
No. WP Downloader downloads whole Walking the Plank stories only. It does not download individual chapters or story lists.
Can I use KOReader on any Kindle?
KOReader runs on Kindles that have been jailbroken. Installing it is a separate, unofficial process.