Quick Reads
30 books fall into the 'quick' category (under about 30 minutes). For example, 'The Perverse Erse' is about 19 minutes with 4,363 words.
Reading Tracker
Choose a book, record where you are, and set a daily goal. Your progress is stored in localStorage in this browser; it is not uploaded to a user account.
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If the EPUB has no fixed print pagination, the tool starts with an estimated page count and lets you replace it with the page total shown by your own reader.
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How the progress estimate works
The Reading tool estimates how long it takes to read a book based on its word count and the catalog's median reading pace. This gives a realistic idea, not a promise, of the time commitment.
The catalog's median word count is 44,102, with a median reading time of 192 minutes. From that, you can judge whether a book is a quick read or a marathon.
Steady Reads
26 books are 'steady,' taking roughly 30 to 60 minutes. 'Jataka Tales' at 67 minutes is close to this range.
Long and Epic
21 books are 'immersive' (up to 3 hours), and 14 are 'marathon' (over 3 hours). 'Congo Life and Folklore' at 487 minutes is a marathon.
Sustainable Progress: Using the Reading Tracker
The Reading Tracker is built around a simple principle: progress is measured in pages, not in sections or minutes. This focus on pages makes it easy to set a daily goal and see how many days a book will take. The tracker records your current page, total pages, and daily page goal, and it calculates estimated remaining time and finish date based on those numbers. It does not track sections or minutes as progress, so you should think in terms of pages when using it.
Setting Your Total Pages
When you start a book, the tracker provides an initial estimate of total pages based on the book's word count, assuming 250 words per page. For example, "At the gateways of the day — Context and Discussion" (id 297) has 63,401 words, so the estimated page count would be approximately 254 pages (63,401 divided by 250, rounded up). You can use this estimate as a starting point, but you are encouraged to replace it with the actual page count from your own reading app or edition, as page counts can vary. This is important because your daily goal is in pages, so an accurate total makes your estimated finish date more reliable.
If you are reading a book with a known page count from a physical edition, you can enter that number directly. For instance, if your edition of "At the gateways of the day" has 280 pages, you would set the total to 280. The tracker then uses that number to calculate your progress percentage and remaining time. This flexibility means the tracker works with any edition, For readers who are reading on a device or in print.
Choosing a Daily Page Goal
The default daily goal is 20 pages, but you can adjust it to suit your schedule. The tracker uses this goal to estimate how many days it will take to finish the book. For "At the gateways of the day" (id 297), with an estimated total of 254 pages, a goal of 20 pages per day would result in about 13 days (254 divided by 20, rounded up). If you have more time, you might set a goal of 30 pages per day, which would reduce the finish time to about 9 days. Conversely, a goal of 10 pages per day would extend it to 26 days. A useful approach is to choose a goal that is realistic for you, so you can maintain steady progress without feeling overwhelmed.
The tracker also calculates estimated remaining time based on your current page. If you are on page 100 of 254, the remaining pages are 154. With a goal of 20 pages per day, the estimated finish date would be about 8 days away (154 divided by 20, rounded up). This estimate updates as you log your progress, so you can see how your pace affects your completion date. It is a practical way to plan your reading around other commitments.
Tracking Progress in Pages
To use the tracker, you update your current page after each reading session. The tracker stores your progress history in your browser's localStorage, so you do not need an account. This means your data stays on your device, and you can close the browser and return later to continue. The tracker does not count sections or minutes as progress; only pages matter. So if you read a chapter that spans 15 pages, you would advance your current page by 15. This simplicity makes it easy to log your progress consistently.
For a book like "At the gateways of the day" (id 297), which has 16 text sections, you might find that each section is roughly 16 pages long (based on the estimated total). You could aim to read one section per day, which would be about 16 pages, close to the default goal. Or you might prefer to read a set number of pages regardless of section breaks. The tracker accommodates either approach, as long as you track by pages.
Planning with the Tracker
The Reading Tracker is a planning tool, not a motivational one. It gives you the numbers you need to make informed decisions about your reading time. By setting a realistic daily goal and tracking your progress, you can turn a large book like "At the gateways of the day" into a manageable project. The estimated finish date helps you see the light at the end of the tunnel, which can be encouraging, but the real value is in the clarity it provides. You know exactly where you are and how much is left, which makes it easier to fit reading into your life.