Short Reads
Most books (70) are under 20,000 words. They can often be finished in one 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 tool estimates how long it will take to read a book. It uses the book's word count and assumes an average reading pace of about 230 words per minute.
These estimates are approximate. Your actual reading time may vary based on your pace and familiarity with the text.
Medium to Long
A smaller number of books are longer, with 10 medium and 8 long titles. These may take several sessions.
Epic Reads
Seven books are epic length, over 100,000 words. They offer substantial reading commitments.
Steady Progress with Page-Based Goals
The Reading Tracker helps you manage your reading by recording progress in pages. It shows your current page, total pages, and a daily page goal. If a fixed page count is not available, the tracker estimates it based on the book's word count, assuming 250 words per page. You can also adjust the total to match your own edition.
Setting a Daily Goal
The default daily goal is 20 pages, which is a reasonable pace for most readers. For a book like Misrepresentative Women — Reading Notes, which has 10,012 words and an estimated reading time of 44 minutes, the initial page estimate would be about 41 pages (10,012 ÷ 250). At 20 pages per day, you would finish in about three days (ceil(41/20) = 3).
You can adjust the daily goal to suit your schedule. If you have more time, you might set it higher; if you are busy, a lower goal keeps you consistent. The tracker uses this goal to estimate finish days, so you can see the impact of your pace.
Tracking Progress and Adjusting
As you read, you update your current page. The tracker then calculates estimated remaining time using the formula: estimated_minutes × remaining_pages / total_pages. For example, if you are halfway through Misrepresentative Women (page 20 of 41), the remaining time would be about 44 × 21 / 41 ≈ 22 minutes. This gives you a sense of how much time you need to finish.
If your edition has a different page count, you can replace the total. This is especially useful for public-domain texts that may have varying formats. The tracker stores your history in your browser's localStorage, so you can return later without an account.
Planning for Longer Works
For longer books, the tracker becomes even more valuable. Consider The Lay of the Nibelung Men — Background and Themes, which has 127,884 words and an estimated reading time of 557 minutes. The initial page estimate would be about 512 pages (127,884 ÷ 250). At 20 pages per day, that is about 26 days. Seeing that number can help you decide whether to commit or choose a shorter book.
The tracker does not record sections or minutes—only pages. This keeps your progress simple and consistent. By focusing on pages, you can build a sustainable habit without worrying about time or chapter breaks. For readers who are reading a quick poem or a lengthy epic, the tracker helps you stay on course.