Reading time
We calculate an estimated reading time from the word count. Most books in the catalog fall between a few hours and several days of reading.
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 tools give you a realistic picture of each book's length and structure. You will see an estimated reading time based on the word count, and you can also see how the text is divided into sections.
Estimates are honest: they assume an average reading pace and do not account for pauses or rereading. Use them to plan your approach, especially for longer works.
Text sections
The number of sections gives an idea of how the book is organized. More sections may mean shorter chapters or thematic divisions.
Sentence length
The average sentence length can indicate the difficulty of the prose. Longer sentences often require more careful reading.
Planning Your Reading with the Tracker
The Reading Tracker is designed to help you make steady progress through a book by recording your daily page count. It does not track sections or minutes; it focuses on pages, which are a concrete unit you can control. The tracker uses your current page, total pages, and a daily page goal to estimate when you will finish. If the catalog does not provide a fixed page count, it estimates the total as the word count divided by 250 words per page.
Setting a Realistic Daily Goal
The default daily goal is 20 pages, but you can adjust it to match your schedule. For a book like A Speech on the Principles of Finance — Themes and Context, which has 13,902 words, the estimated page count is about 56 pages (13,902 / 250). At 20 pages per day, you would finish in about 3 days. If you have less time, you might set a lower goal and extend the timeline.
The tracker calculates estimated finish days as the ceiling of remaining pages divided by your daily goal. So if you have 40 pages left and a goal of 20, it will show 2 days. This simple arithmetic helps you see the impact of your daily commitment. Adjusting the goal up or down gives you immediate feedback on your finish date.
Adjusting for Your Edition
The catalog's page estimate is based on 250 words per page, but your physical or digital edition may differ. If your edition has more or fewer pages, you can replace the total page count with the number shown in your reading app or the book's own pagination. This ensures that your progress tracking is accurate for the version you are actually reading.
For example, A Speech on the Principles of Finance — Themes and Context might have a different page count in a paperback edition than the estimate. If you know the actual total, enter it, and the tracker will recalculate the remaining time proportionally. The formula is: estimated minutes × remaining pages / total pages. So if the original estimate was 61 minutes and you have half the pages left, the remaining time is about 30 minutes.
Tracking Without an Account
The Reading Tracker stores your progress in your browser's localStorage, so you do not need an account. This means your data stays on your device, and you can close the page and return later to update your progress. The tracker is a simple tool that respects your privacy while helping you maintain a reading habit.
Since progress is stored locally, it is tied to the browser you use. If you switch devices, you will need to enter your current page manually. That is a small trade-off for not requiring an account. For most readers, the convenience of no login outweighs the limitation.
Using the Tracker with a Concrete Plan
To see the tracker in action, consider A Speech on the Principles of Finance — Themes and Context. With an estimated total of 56 pages and a default goal of 20 pages per day, you would finish in 3 days. If you prefer a slower pace, set a goal of 10 pages and plan for 6 days. The tracker helps you turn a vague intention into a specific plan.
You can also use the tracker for longer works. For instance, The Origin of Metallic Currency and Weight Standards — Edition Insights, at 152,313 words, has an estimated 610 pages. At 20 pages per day, that is about 31 days. Adjusting the goal to 30 pages reduces it to 21 days. The choice is yours, and the tracker makes the trade-off visible.