Reading Time
Each book's estimated reading time is given in minutes. For example, 'The Lucky Piece' is about 236 minutes, while 'Horace Chase' is 471 minutes.
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 guide provides honest estimates of how long it will take to read each book, based on the median reading speed of about 230 words per minute. It also shows the book's structure, such as the number of sections and average sentence length.
Use these details to plan your reading sessions. The estimates are not exact, but they give a realistic sense of the time commitment.
Text Sections
The number of text sections indicates how the book is divided. More sections may mean more natural stopping points.
Sentence Complexity
Average sentence length in words gives a hint of the writing style. Shorter sentences may be easier to follow, as in 'Between the Dark and the Daylight'.
Planning a Page-by-Page Read
The Reading Tracker treats progress in pages, not chapters or minutes. That simple unit can be surprisingly useful when a book's chapter lengths vary or when you are reading across different editions. For a title like "Mathieu Ropars: et cetera — A Reader’s Guide", which mixes poetry, fiction, and short stories, a page goal gives you a steady way to move through a book that might otherwise feel uneven.
Setting a daily page goal
The tracker starts with a default daily goal of 20 pages. That number is a reasonable baseline, but it is not a mandate. If you have only a short window each day, 10 pages might be more realistic; if you are settling in for a long afternoon, 30 might suit you better. The goal only affects the estimated finish date, so you can adjust it without losing your place.
Consider "Mathieu Ropars: et cetera — A Reader’s Guide", which has an estimated reading time of 254 minutes. At 20 pages a day, and with a total page count derived from the word count, you can see roughly how many days the book will take. If that feels too slow, raising the goal shortens the calendar span; if it feels rushed, lower it. The point is to match the goal to your actual reading habits.
Understanding the page estimate
When a fixed catalog page count is not available, the tracker estimates the total pages by dividing the word count by 250 words per page. That is a conventional assumption, but it may not match your edition. If your copy has larger type, wide margins, or illustrations, the page count could be noticeably different. The tracker lets you replace the total with the number shown by your own reading app or printed edition, so the estimate becomes precise for you.
For a book like "Mathieu Ropars: et cetera — A Reader’s Guide", which has about 58,000 words, the estimate lands near 233 pages. If your edition runs 280 pages, you can enter that number and the remaining time will adjust accordingly. This is especially useful for poetry and short-story collections, where layout can vary widely between editions.
Tracking remaining time
The estimated remaining time is proportional: if you have read half the pages, you have roughly half the estimated minutes left. That is a simple calculation, but it works only if the total page count is accurate. If you replace the total with your edition's count, the remaining time updates to match your actual book.
Using the tracker without an account
Progress history is stored in your browser's localStorage. That means you do not need an account, but it also means the data stays on that particular device and browser. If you switch computers or clear your browser data, the progress will not carry over. For most readers, that is a fair trade for simplicity.
A practical approach is to set your daily goal once, update the total page count if needed, and then record your page number at the end of each session. The tracker computes the remaining days for you, so you can decide whether to push on or stop for the day without doing mental math. Over a few weeks, the page-based rhythm becomes a quiet habit.