Word Count Display
Each book's total word count is shown upfront, so you know the size of the text before you start.
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 a realistic estimate of how long it will take to read any book in the catalog. It calculates based on word count and your personal reading speed, which you can adjust. This helps you plan your reading sessions, whether you have a spare half-hour or a whole weekend.
Estimates are based on averages and are intended as a guide. Individual reading speeds vary, and some texts—like poetry or dense prose—may take longer than the raw word count suggests. Use the tool to get a ballpark figure, then adjust to your own pace.
Reading Speed Input
Enter the number of words you read per minute. The tool will calculate an estimated reading time based on that speed.
Time Categories
Books are grouped into quick (under 1 hour), steady (1-3 hours), immersive (3-6 hours), and marathon (6+ hours) to help you choose.
Planning Your Reading with the Tracker
The Reading Tracker helps you turn a chosen book into a manageable reading plan. It records your progress in pages, with a current page, total pages, and a daily page goal. The tracker doesn't measure sections or minutes—only pages—so your plan is based on the physical or digital page count of the book.
For example, "Sing-song — Edition Insights" (id 307) is a 9,187-word book. With a default of 250 words per page, that's about 37 pages. If you set a daily goal of 20 pages, you'd finish in roughly two days. The tracker calculates this for you.
Setting Your Page Count
The tracker uses an initial page estimate based on word count divided by 250 words per page. For "Sing-song," that's ceil(9187 / 250) = 37 pages. But you can replace this with the total page count from your own edition, whether that's a print book or an e-reader. This ensures your progress is accurate for the version you're reading.
If you're reading a book with a different page layout, the estimated time will adjust proportionally. The tracker uses the formula: estimated_minutes × remaining_pages / total_pages. So if you're halfway through "Sing-song" (about 18 pages read), your remaining time is roughly 40 × 19 / 37 ≈ 21 minutes.
Daily Goals and Finish Dates
The default daily goal is 20 pages, but you can change it to match your pace. The tracker calculates estimated finish days as ceil(remaining_pages / daily_page_goal). For "Sing-song" with 37 pages and a 20-page goal, that's ceil(37/20) = 2 days. If you set a more relaxed goal of 10 pages, it becomes 4 days.
This helps you plan around your schedule. A shorter daily goal might be more sustainable for a busy week, while a higher goal could finish the book sooner. The tracker is flexible, so you can adjust as you go.
Your progress is stored in your browser's localStorage, so no account is needed. This means your data stays on your device, and you can pick up where you left off without logging in.
Using the Tracker with the Catalog
The tracker works best when you pair it with the Book Finder and Compare tools. After selecting a book based on its length and structure, you can estimate how many days it will take. For instance, a longer book like "The Roman Poets of the Augustan Age: Virgil — A Reader’s Guide" (id 290) at 154,613 words would be about 619 pages, requiring over a month at 20 pages a day.
Knowing this upfront can help you decide whether to tackle it now or save it for a break. The tracker turns abstract word counts into a concrete plan, making it easier to fit public domain reading into a busy life.