Quick (under 4 hours)
10 books in this range. Great for a single sitting or a short study. Examples include 'The Magic of the Middle Ages' at about 199 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
This tool gives estimated reading times based on word count and an average reading speed. It is not a promise, but a guideline. Use it to plan your reading schedule or to pick a book that fits your available time.
The archive median word count is about 100,000 words, which would take an average reader around 436 minutes, or about 7 hours. But individual books vary widely, from quick reads under 2 hours to multi-day epics.
Steady (4-6 hours)
12 books fall here. A manageable weekend read. 'The Moors in Spain' is about 296 minutes.
Immersive (6-10 hours)
36 books are immersive. These require a few days of dedicated reading. 'Chaucer and His England' is about 471 minutes.
Marathon (over 10 hours)
40 books are marathon reads. They offer deep dives but need planning. 'Old English Chronicles' is about 953 minutes.
Reading Tracker: Planning Your Progress Page by Page
The Reading Tracker is a simple tool for planning how you will move through a book. It records your current page, the total number of pages, and a daily page goal. From these, it estimates how many days you will need to finish. It does not track minutes read or sections completed; it is built around pages only.
For books in the archive that do not have a fixed page count, the tracker estimates the total by dividing the word count by 250 words per page. You can replace this estimate with the page count shown by your own reading app or edition, which is useful if you are reading a print copy or a different digital format.
Setting a Realistic Daily Goal
The default daily goal is 20 pages. This is a reasonable starting point for many readers, but you can adjust it up or down. If you have a busy schedule, 10 pages a day might be more sustainable. If you are on vacation, 50 pages might be feasible. A useful approach is to choose a goal you can stick to, because the tracker uses it to calculate your finish date.
For example, Military and religious life in the Middle Ages and at the period of the Renaissance — Reading Notes (id 309) has 150,884 words. At 250 words per page, that is approximately 604 pages. With a daily goal of 20 pages, the tracker would estimate about 30 days to finish. If you increase your goal to 30 pages, that drops to about 20 days. The choice is yours.
Adjusting the Total Page Count
The estimated page count is a starting point, not a fixed number. Different editions may have different pagination. If your e-reader shows 650 pages for the same book, you can update the total to match. This makes the tracker more accurate for your specific edition.
When you change the total, the estimated remaining time adjusts proportionally. If you have read 100 pages of a 604-page book, and the actual total is 650, your progress is slightly less than the estimate suggested. The tracker recalculates accordingly, giving you a more honest picture of how much is left.
Monitoring Progress
As you read, you update your current page. The tracker shows how many pages remain and how many days are left based on your goal. This can be motivating, as you see the finish line approaching. It also helps you identify if you are falling behind or ahead of schedule.
The progress history is stored in your browser's localStorage, so it persists between sessions without requiring an account. This means you can close the page and come back later to continue tracking. However, it is tied to the browser you are using; if you switch devices, you will start fresh.
Using the Tracker with Long Works
The tracker is especially useful for multi-volume or lengthy works. For a book like The history of the Norman conquest of England, its causes and its results, Volume 2 (of 6) — Reading Notes (id 310), with 251,663 words (about 1,007 pages), setting a daily goal of 20 pages means a 50-day project. Breaking it into daily page targets makes the task less daunting.
You can also use the tracker for shorter works, such as The Abbey of St. Albans from 1300 to the dissolution of the monasteries — Story, Setting & Ideas (id 301), which has only 19,944 words (about 80 pages). With a 20-page daily goal, you could finish in four days. The tracker adapts to any length.