Quick reads
3 books in the catalog can be read in under 3 hours. These are short, focused works 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
Reading time estimates help you plan your reading schedule. The estimates use each book's total word count and an average reading speed of about 230 words per minute.
These are approximations. Your actual reading time may vary based on your pace, the book's difficulty, and how much time you spend reflecting on the text.
Steady reads
19 books fall into the 'steady' range, roughly 3 to 5 hours. They offer a satisfying length for a weekend read.
Immersive reads
60 books require 5 to 10 hours of reading time. These are substantial novels that invite you to settle in.
Marathon reads
16 books are marathon-length, exceeding 10 hours. These are epic works that demand a significant commitment.
Making Steady Progress with the Reading Tracker
The Reading Tracker records progress in pages, not minutes or sections. You set a current page, a total page count, and a daily page goal; the tracker then shows how many days remain and adjusts as you log pages. It is a simple system, but it works only if the numbers you enter reflect the edition you are reading.
Setting a realistic total
The tracker estimates total pages from the book's word count, assuming 250 words per page. For The Burning Secret — Context and Discussion, that produces about 114 pages (28,374 ÷ 250, rounded up). But if you are reading a print edition with different pagination, you can replace that estimate with the total shown by your own book or reading app. The tracker is designed to adapt to your actual copy.
Using the estimated total is fine if you have no other number, but the more accurate the total, the more useful the remaining-time calculation. The formula for remaining time is proportional: estimated minutes × remaining pages ÷ total pages. So if you are halfway through a book, the tracker shows roughly half the original estimated reading time left.
Choosing a daily goal
The default daily goal is 20 pages, which works well for many readers. For The Burning Secret, at 114 pages, that means about 6 days to finish (114 ÷ 20, rounded up). If you have more time, 30 pages a day would finish it in 4 days; if less, 10 pages a day would take 12 days. The tracker calculates finish days as ceil(remaining pages ÷ daily goal), so you can adjust the goal to match your schedule.
A useful approach is to pick a goal you can sustain. A goal that is too high may lead to skipped days; one that is too low may make progress feel slow. The tracker stores your history in the browser's localStorage, so you can see your pattern over time without needing an account.
Tracking without overcomplicating
The tracker does not record sections or minutes as progress—only pages. That keeps the system focused. You update your current page, and the tracker recalculates the remaining time and finish date. It is a tool for planning, not a social feature.
If you read on a device that shows a different page count, use that number. The tracker's flexibility means it can serve any edition, from a 250-word-per-page estimate to a specific print layout.
A concrete example
Let's say you choose The Burning Secret. The estimated total is 114 pages, and you set a goal of 20 pages per day. After two days, you have read 40 pages, so your remaining pages are 74. The tracker estimates remaining time as 124 × 74 ÷ 114, or about 80 minutes. The finish date is ceil(74 ÷ 20) = 4 days away. That clarity can motivate you to keep going.
For a longer book, the same method applies. The Maid of Sker — Background and Themes, at 218,327 words, would estimate 874 pages. At 20 pages a day, that is 44 days—a substantial commitment, but one that becomes manageable when broken into daily steps.