Quick Reads
Titles that take under 3 hours to read. There are 9 such books in the catalog, ideal 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 tool gives an estimate of how long it will take to read each book, based on its word count and an average reading speed of about 230 words per minute.
The catalog includes books of all lengths, from short essays to multi-volume collections. Use the estimates to plan your reading sessions.
Steady Reads
Books that take between 3 and 5 hours. 32 titles fall into this range.
Immersive Reads
Longer works that take 5 to 8 hours. 39 titles are in this category.
Marathon Reads
Books that take over 8 hours, including some epic collections. 19 titles are marathon reads.
A Page-Based Plan for Steady Progress
Reading Tracker is built around a simple idea: you make progress one page at a time. The tool records your current page, the total pages in the book, and a daily page goal. It does not track minutes or sections, because those are not the units of progress it uses. Instead, it gives you a clear picture of how many pages you need to read each day to finish, and it adjusts that picture as you update your progress.
Setting a Realistic Daily Goal
The default daily goal is 20 pages, which is a reasonable starting point for many readers. If you know you can read more on weekends or less on busy weekdays, you can change the goal to match your schedule. The tracker then calculates the estimated finish days by dividing the remaining pages by your daily goal. For example, if you have 200 pages left and a goal of 20 pages per day, you will finish in about 10 days.
The tool also estimates remaining time in minutes, based on the book’s total estimated reading time and the fraction of pages remaining. This is a proportional estimate: if you are halfway through a book, you have roughly half the estimated minutes left. It is not a clock; it is a guide to help you plan your reading sessions. The page-based approach keeps the focus on what you can control—how many pages you read each day.
When the Page Count Is Unknown
Not every public-domain text has a fixed page count in the catalog. When that information is missing, the tracker estimates the total pages by dividing the word count by 250 words per page. That is a standard assumption, but it may not match your edition. If you are reading a print book or an e-reader with a different layout, you can replace the estimated total with the page count shown by your reading app or edition.
For instance, Literary values, and other papers — Themes and Context has a word count of 72,170, so the initial page estimate would be about 289 pages (72,170 ÷ 250). If your edition has 320 pages, you can update the total to 320, and the tracker will use that number for all calculations. This flexibility ensures that your plan reflects the actual book in your hands, not an approximation.
Progress History Stays in Your Browser
The tracker stores your progress history in localStorage, which means it is saved in the current browser on your current device. No account is required, and no data is sent to a server. This has a practical consequence: your progress is tied to that browser. If you switch devices or clear your browser data, you will start fresh. For a long book, that is a reason to stick with one browser or to note your progress elsewhere.
The localStorage approach also means the tracker is private by default. Your reading habits are not shared with anyone. The tool is designed to be a personal companion, not a social platform. It gives you the numbers you need to plan and track your reading without adding any overhead.
Planning with a Concrete Example
Suppose you decide to read Literary values, and other papers — Themes and Context. The catalog estimates 314 minutes of reading time. If you set a daily goal of 20 pages and the total is 289 pages, the tracker will predict about 15 days to finish. That estimate changes as you log pages: after reading 50 pages, the remaining time drops to roughly 260 minutes, and the finish date moves closer.
The tracker’s value is that it converts an abstract estimate into a concrete plan. You are not just “reading a book”; you are reading 20 pages a day for 15 days. That clarity helps you decide whether to start a long volume or save it for a vacation. And because the tool only counts pages, you can measure progress in a way that feels tangible—each page brings you closer to the end.