Short & Quick
45 books are under 20,000 words, and 39 are quick reads (under 2 hours). These are ideal for a focused study or an afternoon's exploration.
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 companion provides practical estimates for how long a book might take to read, based on its word count and a standard reading pace. These are rough guides, not guarantees, but they help you plan.
The catalog's median book is about 33,000 words, which at a typical pace might take around 146 minutes. However, the collection spans from quick reads under an hour to marathon texts requiring many sittings.
Medium & Steady
19 books fall in the medium range (20,000–50,000 words), with 22 steady reads (2–4 hours). They offer a solid overview without excessive length.
Long & Immersive
17 books are long (50,000–100,000 words) and 24 are immersive (4–8 hours). These reward a deeper commitment.
Epic & Marathon
12 books exceed 100,000 words, with 8 marathon reads over 8 hours. These are comprehensive works for dedicated readers.
Planning a Sustainable Pace
The Reading Tracker is a simple tool for a simple but important job: keeping you on a realistic path through a book. It records your current page, the total pages, and a daily page goal. From those three numbers, it estimates how much time remains and when you will finish. The tracker does not measure minutes read or sections completed; it is page-based, which makes it predictable and easy to update.
Setting Your Daily Goal
The default daily goal is 20 pages. That number works well for many readers, but you can adjust it to fit your schedule. If you have a busy week, you might set a lower goal, such as 10 pages. If you are on vacation, you might aim for 40. The tracker uses your goal to estimate finish days, so a realistic goal is more useful than an ambitious one.
For example, The Eighteenth Century in English Caricature — Context and Discussion has an estimated reading time of 97 minutes. With a 20-page daily goal, you would finish in about five days if the book has around 100 pages. That is a manageable pace for a 22,178-word book. The tracker lets you see that commitment before you start, so you can decide whether to begin now or wait for a quieter week.
Adjusting the Page Count
The tracker estimates the total page count by dividing the word count by 250 words per page. That is a reasonable default, but your edition might have more or fewer pages. You can replace the estimated total with the page count shown in your own reading app or printed edition. This is important because the finish-day estimate depends on an accurate total.
If you are reading a book with many illustrations, the actual page count may be higher than the estimate. Conversely, a dense text might have fewer pages. By updating the total, you keep the tracker honest. The tool also lets you record your current page, so you can pick up where you left off, even if you switch devices.
Tracking Progress Over Time
Progress history is stored in your browser's localStorage, so you do not need an account. That means your data stays on your device. The tracker is designed for personal use, not for sharing or syncing. You can update your current page as often as you like, and the estimated remaining time and finish days will adjust accordingly.
The page-based approach is sustainable because it gives you a concrete target each day. You do not have to measure minutes or sections; you just turn pages. Over a few weeks, the daily goal adds up. For readers who are reading a short book like My Sketch Book or a longer one like Old and rare Scottish tartans, the tracker helps you see the finish line and pace yourself to reach it.