Quick Reads
15 books that can be finished in under an hour. Ideal for a short break or a quick introduction to an author.
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 you an estimate of how long it will take to finish a book, based on its word count. We use a standard reading speed of about 230 words per minute, which is a reasonable average for silent reading. This is an estimate, not a promise, as individual reading speeds vary.
The catalog groups books into four time categories: quick (under an hour), steady (1-2 hours), immersive (2-4 hours), and marathon (over 4 hours). You can use these to plan your reading sessions, whether you have a spare half-hour or a lazy weekend.
Steady Reads
48 books that take about one to two hours. A good match for an evening of reading.
Immersive Reads
30 books that require two to four hours. Perfect for a dedicated afternoon or a long train ride.
Marathon Reads
3 epic books that take over four hours. For readers who want to lose themselves in a lengthy tale.
Making Steady Progress, Page by Page
The Reading Tracker helps you turn a chosen book into a daily habit. It records progress in pages—not sections, not minutes—so you always know where you are in the text. The tracker uses a simple formula: if the catalog does not have a fixed page count, it estimates one by dividing the word count by 250 words per page. You can replace that estimate with the page total from your own edition if you prefer.
For example, The Boy Travellers on the Congo Adventures of Two Youths in a Journey with Henry M. Stanley "Through the Dark Continent" — Context and Discussion has about 143,465 words. At 250 words per page, that is roughly 574 pages. If you set a daily goal of 20 pages, the tracker will estimate that you need about 29 days to finish. That kind of concrete number makes a long book feel manageable.
Setting a Daily Goal
The current interface suggests a default daily goal of 20 pages. That is a reasonable starting point for many readers, but you can adjust it up or down. If you only have 15 minutes a day, you might set a lower goal; if you want to finish sooner, you can increase it. The tracker will then show you an estimated finish date based on your goal and remaining pages.
Because the tracker stores your history in the browser’s localStorage, you do not need an account. Your progress is saved on your device, which is convenient if you are reading on the same computer each time.
Adjusting for Your Edition
The initial page estimate is only a starting point. Different editions may have different page layouts, so the actual page count can vary. If your copy has 600 pages instead of 574, you can update the total in the tracker. This keeps your progress accurate.
The estimated remaining time is proportional: it takes the original estimated minutes and scales them by the fraction of pages remaining. If you are halfway through a book, you will see roughly half the original time left. This is a rough guide, not a promise, but it helps you plan.
Using the Tracker with Long Books
Long books are where the tracker proves most useful. A title like The Boy Travellers on the Congo, at over 140,000 words, can feel overwhelming without a plan. Breaking it into daily page goals turns it into a series of small steps. Even a shorter book benefits from tracking, as it helps you maintain momentum.
The tracker does not record sections or minutes, but that is by design. Pages are a universal measure across editions, and they align with how you physically move through a book. By focusing on pages, you can set a sustainable pace and see your progress clearly.