Word Count
Each book's total word count is the basis for the estimate. For example, 'The Upton Letters' has 76,936 words, while 'Backlog Studies' has 55,826.
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
This tool estimates how long it will take to read a book based on your personal reading speed. The catalog's median word count is 60,088, with a median reading time of 261.5 minutes at an average pace.
You can adjust your speed to get a more accurate estimate. The estimate is based on word count and assumes a steady pace; actual time may vary.
Length Categories
Books are grouped into short (under 40,000 words), medium (40,000-80,000), long (80,000-120,000), and epic (over 120,000). Use these to gauge commitment.
Time Categories
Quick reads take under 2 hours, steady 2-4 hours, immersive 4-8 hours, and marathon over 8 hours. The catalog has 19 quick, 20 steady, 39 immersive, and 16 marathon reads.
Sustainable Progress: Page-Based Planning
The Reading Tracker helps you plan a realistic pace for a book you have chosen. It records progress in pages, not minutes or sections, and it uses a default of 250 words per page to estimate the total. You can adjust the total to match your own edition, and you can set a daily page goal that fits your schedule.
For example, Revolution, and Other Essays — Reading Companion has 60,464 words. The initial page estimate is ceil(60464 / 250), which is 242 pages. If you set a daily goal of 20 pages, the tracker estimates you will finish in ceil(242 / 20) = 13 days. If you prefer a lighter pace of 10 pages a day, it would take about 25 days.
Set a Daily Goal That Sticks
The default daily goal is 20 pages, which for many readers is about an hour of reading. But you can adjust it up or down. A goal of 10 pages might be more sustainable if you have limited time, while 30 pages could accelerate your progress. The tracker uses your goal to estimate finish days, so you can see the trade-off between daily effort and completion time.
For a shorter book like An apology for idlers, and other essays — Reading Companion (16,838 words, 68 pages), a 20-page goal would finish it in about 4 days. A longer volume like Memorials and Other Papers — Complete — A Reader’s Guide (188,186 words, 753 pages) would take 38 days at 20 pages a day. Knowing these numbers can help you decide whether to start a book now or save it for a longer break.
Track Progress, Not Perfection
The tracker stores your progress in your browser's localStorage, so you do not need an account. Each time you finish a reading session, you update the current page. The tracker then calculates the remaining pages and the estimated finish date. If you miss a day, you can simply adjust your goal or continue where you left off.
Because progress is in pages, it works with any edition as long as you update the total page count. If your print edition has 300 pages instead of the estimated 242, you can change the total and the tracker will recalculate. This flexibility makes the tool useful For readers who are reading a physical book, an ebook, or a public-domain text from this library. The goal is to keep you moving forward without pressure.