Quick Pace
For fast readers, the quick pace estimate assumes a high words-per-minute rate. This gives a minimum reading time.
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 an honest estimate of how long it will take to finish a book. Based on the median word count and reading speed, you can plan your reading sessions.
You can adjust for your own pace. The tool provides estimates for quick, steady, immersive, and marathon reading speeds, so you can see a range.
Steady Pace
A steady pace reflects an average reading speed, suitable for most readers. This is the median estimate.
Immersive Pace
An immersive pace assumes a slower, more thoughtful reading style, often used for dense or challenging texts.
Reading Tracker
The Reading Tracker is designed to help you make steady progress through a book by recording pages read. It does not track sections or minutes; it tracks pages. You set a daily page goal, and the tool estimates when you will finish based on that goal.
For books without a fixed page count, the tracker estimates the total pages by dividing the word count by 250 words per page. You can replace that estimate with the page count from your own edition if you prefer.
Setting a Realistic Goal
The default daily goal is 20 pages. That is a reasonable starting point for many readers, but you can adjust it up or down. If you are new to the tracker, try the default for a few days and see how it feels. If 20 pages is too much, lower it; if it is too easy, raise it.
For a concrete example, consider On the Trail of the Space Pirates — Key Ideas to Explore (id 299). It has about 56,000 words, which at 250 words per page gives an estimated total of approximately 224 pages. At 20 pages per day, you would finish in about 11 days. If you increase the goal to 30 pages, you would finish in about 8 days.
Adjusting the Page Count
The tracker's initial page estimate is based on the word count, but your actual edition may have different pagination. If you are reading a print book or a specific ebook format, you can enter the total pages shown by that edition. This makes the progress percentage more accurate.
The estimated remaining time is proportional: it uses the ratio of remaining pages to total pages. So if you are halfway through, the estimate will be half of the original reading time. This works regardless of whether you use the default page count or your own.
Tracking Without an Account
Progress is saved in your browser's localStorage, so you do not need an account. This means your data stays on your device, and you can pick up where you left off as long as you use the same browser.
Using the Tracker with the Other Tools
The Reading Tracker is most useful when paired with the Book Finder and Compare Books. You can use the Finder to select a book that fits your time, the Compare tool to see how it stacks up against others, and then the Tracker to keep yourself on schedule. The tools are separate, but they work well together.