Quick Read
Books under 100 minutes, ideal for a short session.
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 time tool gives a rough estimate of how long a book might take to read, based on word count and the median reading speed of the catalog.
Estimates are approximate; your actual pace may vary.
Steady Read
Books taking 100-200 minutes, good for a weekend.
Immersive Read
Books taking 200-400 minutes, for dedicated readers.
Marathon Read
Books over 400 minutes, for those seeking a long journey.
Building a Sustainable Page-Based Plan
The Reading Tracker turns a chosen book into a concrete plan. It records your progress in pages, not minutes or chapters. You set a current page, a total page count, and a daily page goal. The tracker then calculates how many pages remain and estimates how many days it will take to finish at that pace. This page-based approach keeps the focus on a simple, measurable unit that works across different editions and devices.
The catalog provides an estimated reading time for every book, but the tracker uses pages as its primary metric. When a fixed page count is not available, it estimates one by assuming 250 words per page. You can replace that estimate with the total page count from your own reading app or physical edition, making the tracker flexible enough for any format.
Setting a Realistic Daily Goal
The default daily goal is 20 pages, but you can adjust it to match your available time. A good goal is one you can meet consistently, even on busy days. If you are new to a book, you might start with a lower goal and increase it once you find your rhythm. The tracker's estimate of finish days is simply the remaining pages divided by your daily goal, rounded up. For example, if you have 200 pages left and read 20 pages a day, you will finish in 10 days.
Consider a book like Horse Stories, and Stories of Other Animals — A Closer Reading. It has an estimated reading time of 238 minutes and a word count of 54,661. At 250 words per page, that translates to roughly 219 pages. If you set a goal of 20 pages a day, you would finish in about 11 days. If you prefer a slower pace, 10 pages a day would take about 22 days. The tracker makes these trade-offs visible.
Adjusting the Total Page Count
The tracker's initial page estimate is based on the catalog's word count, but your edition may differ. A paperback with wide margins could have more pages, while an e-book with small font could have fewer. The tracker lets you enter the total page count shown by your own reading app or edition, ensuring that your progress is accurate.
When you change the total, the remaining pages and estimated finish date update accordingly. This is especially useful for books that are part of a series or have supplementary material, as the page count can vary significantly. The tracker is designed to work with the edition you actually have, not a theoretical one.
Your progress history is stored in your browser's local storage, so you can close the page and return later without losing your place. No account is required, and the data stays on your device. This makes the tracker a private, low-friction way to keep a reading practice going.
Using the Tracker with the Catalog
The Reading Tracker pairs well with the estimated reading times provided for each book. While the tracker works in pages, the catalog's minutes give you a sense of the total commitment. For a book like Horse Stories, and Stories of Other Animals — A Closer Reading, the estimated 238 minutes can be translated into pages using the 250-word rule, giving you a tangible goal to work toward.
The tracker does not record sections or minutes as progress — it records pages. This simplicity is intentional: pages are a universal unit that you can see on any device. For readers who are reading a 30-page pamphlet or a 600-page tome, the tracker helps you break the task into daily steps that feel achievable.