Quick Reads
Books under 40,000 words are considered short and can often be finished in a few hours. There are 13 such titles in the catalog, perfect for a single sitting.
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 Estimator provides an approximate time to finish a book based on its total word count. We use a standard reading speed of about 230 words per minute, which is typical for an adult reading fiction. Your actual time may vary depending on your pace and familiarity with the text.
For example, a book with 72,000 words would take about 313 minutes, or roughly 5 hours. Our catalog's median reading time is 315 minutes, so many books fall in the 5 to 7 hour range. Use the tool to plan your reading sessions, whether you have a quiet afternoon or a week-long break.
Medium & Long Books
Medium books range from 40,000 to 80,000 words, and long books from 80,000 to 120,000. These may take several days to complete at a moderate pace.
Epic Journeys
Epic books exceed 120,000 words and may take 10 hours or more. The catalog includes 33 epic titles for readers who enjoy a deep, extended read.
Planning Your Progress Page by Page
The Reading Tracker is built around a simple idea: progress is measured in pages. You record your current page, the total pages, and a daily page goal. The tracker then estimates how many days are left and when you might finish. It does not track sections or minutes, because pages are the natural unit for most readers.
If the catalog does not have a fixed page count, the tracker estimates one by dividing the book's word count by 250 words per page. That default can be replaced with the total shown by your own reading app or edition, so the tracker adapts to the version you are actually using.
Setting a Daily Goal That Works
The default daily goal is 20 pages. For a book like 'Metropolis — Background and Themes' (id 305), which has about 76,000 words, the estimated page count is around 306 pages (76,379 ÷ 250 ≈ 306). At 20 pages a day, you would finish in about 16 days. If you have more time, you can raise the goal to 30 pages and finish in about 11 days. The choice is yours, and the tracker adjusts accordingly.
The daily goal is not a judgment; it is a planning tool. You can set it to match your reading speed and available time. The tracker simply uses it to calculate estimated finish days, so you can see the consequences of your goal before you commit.
Adjusting the Total Page Count
The initial page estimate assumes 250 words per page, which is a common standard but not universal. Different editions, fonts, and margins can change the page count. If your reading app shows a different total, you can enter that number instead. This keeps the tracker accurate for your specific edition.
For example, if your edition of 'Metropolis — Background and Themes' (id 305) has 320 pages instead of 306, the tracker will use that number. Your progress percentage and remaining time will then reflect the actual book you are holding, not a generic estimate.
Estimating Remaining Time
The tracker also estimates how many minutes are left in the book. It does this by taking the estimated reading minutes for the whole book and scaling it by the fraction of pages remaining. If you are halfway through a book with 333 estimated minutes, you have about 166 minutes left. This can help you decide whether to start a new chapter or stop for the night.
This is a rough guide, not a promise. Your actual reading speed may vary, but the estimate gives you a sense of the remaining commitment.
No Account Needed, Just Your Browser
Progress is stored in your browser's local storage, so you do not need an account or an internet connection to keep track. This also means your data stays on your device; it is not shared with anyone. If you clear your browser data, the progress will be lost, so it is a good idea to keep a note of your current page elsewhere if you switch devices.
The tracker is a simple companion for your reading, not a social platform. It is there to help you stay on pace, nothing more.