Word Count Matters
The total number of words is the basis for our reading time estimate. A book with 24,000 words will take about 106 minutes to read at a typical pace.
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 gives you a realistic estimate of how long it will take to read each book. Based on the book's word count and an average reading speed, we calculate a reading time in minutes. This helps you plan your reading sessions, whether you have a quick break or a long evening.
We also categorize books into four time groups: quick, steady, immersive, and marathon. These labels give you a quick sense of the time commitment involved. The estimates are honest and based on factual word counts, so you can trust them as you plan your reading.
Time Categories
We've grouped books into quick (under 1 hour), steady (1-2 hours), immersive (2-4 hours), and marathon (4+ hours). This helps you find a book that fits your schedule.
Plan Your Sessions
If you know you have 30 minutes a day, you can estimate how many days a book will take. Use the reading time to set realistic goals.
Making Steady Progress, Page by Page
The Reading Tracker helps you turn any book in the catalog into a manageable reading plan. It records your place in pages, with a current page, total pages, and a daily page goal. The tracker does not measure sections or minutes; it is strictly about pages, which keeps the process simple and consistent.
Setting Your Page Count
When you start a book, the tracker estimates the total pages by dividing the word count by 250 words per page. For example, Dan Carter, Cub Scout, and the River Camp — A Closer Reading has about 43,000 words, so the initial estimate would be around 172 pages. If your edition shows a different page count, you can replace that number to match your copy.
This flexibility is important because page counts vary between print and digital editions. The tracker's estimate is a starting point, not a fixed rule. Once you set the total, the tracker uses it to calculate your remaining time and projected finish date.
Choosing a Daily Goal
The default daily goal is 20 pages, but you can adjust it to fit your schedule. If you read 20 pages a day, a 172-page book would take about 9 days. If you prefer a lighter pace, 10 pages a day would stretch it to 18 days. The tracker calculates the finish date based on your goal, so you can see the impact of your choice immediately.
A realistic goal is more sustainable than an ambitious one. The tracker is designed to help you maintain progress, not to pressure you into reading faster. You can update the goal at any time, and the estimated finish date will adjust accordingly.
Tracking Your Progress
As you read, update the current page in the tracker. It will show your progress as a page count and estimate how much time remains, based on the book's estimated reading minutes and your remaining pages. For Dan Carter, Cub Scout, and the River Camp, if you have read 50 pages of 172, you have about 71% left, which translates to roughly 134 minutes of reading time at the catalog's estimate.
The tracker stores your history in your browser's localStorage, so you can close the page and come back later without losing your place. No account is required. This makes it easy to pick up where you left off, For readers who are reading one book or several at once.