Reading Time
Each book lists an estimated reading time in minutes, calculated from word count and a median reading speed.
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 provides estimates of how long it will take to read a book, based on the median reading speed observed across the catalog. Use these estimates to plan your reading schedule.
Keep in mind that individual reading speeds vary, and some texts, like those with long sentences, may take longer than the estimate suggests.
Length Labels
Books are labeled short, medium, long, or epic based on word count thresholds.
Time Labels
Labels like quick, steady, immersive, and marathon reflect estimated reading time categories.
Sustainable Progress: Using Pages to Finish a Book
Reading a long philosophical work can be daunting, but a simple page-based plan can make it manageable. The Reading Tracker in this library records your progress in pages, not time or sections. You set a current page, a total page count, and a daily page goal. The tracker then estimates how many days it will take to finish, based on your goal.
The tracker is designed to work with the books in this catalog. If a book does not have a fixed page count, the tracker estimates one by dividing the word count by 250 words per page. You can override that estimate with the page count from your own edition, so the tool adapts to the version you are reading.
Understanding the Page Estimate
For books that lack a publisher page count, the tracker uses a standard formula: estimated pages = ceil(word_count / 250). This gives you a rough sense of the book's physical length. For example, The Palace of Glass and the Gathering of the People: A Book for the Exhibition — Story, Setting & Ideas (id 296) has a word count of 32,403, which would estimate to about 130 pages. That is a relatively short book, and with a daily goal of 20 pages, you could finish it in about 7 days.
Keep in mind that the estimate is approximate. Your actual page count may differ depending on the edition, font size, and layout. That is why the tracker lets you replace the total with the number shown in your reading app or printed book. Using the real page count makes the remaining time calculation more accurate.
Setting a Daily Goal
The default daily goal is 20 pages, but you can adjust it to fit your schedule. The tracker then calculates estimated finish days as ceil(remaining_pages / daily_page_goal). For instance, if you have 100 pages left and set a goal of 25 pages per day, you will finish in 4 days. If you set a goal of 10 pages, it will take 10 days. The choice is yours, and the tracker helps you see the trade-off between daily effort and total time.
A sustainable goal is one you can maintain. For a dense philosophical text, you might prefer a smaller daily goal to allow time for reflection. For a lighter read, a larger goal might be fine. The tracker does not judge your goal; it simply shows the consequences.
Tracking Progress and Adjusting
As you read, you update your current page. The tracker recalculates the remaining time and finish date based on your progress. If you fall behind, you can increase your daily goal to catch up, or you can extend your timeline. The flexibility is built in, and no account is required—your history is stored in your browser's localStorage.
The tracker is a planning tool, not a scoreboard. It is there to help you turn a large book into a series of small, achievable steps. For a work like The Palace of Glass and the Gathering of the People, a 130-page estimate might seem modest, but for longer books in the catalog, the page-based approach keeps you oriented. By focusing on pages rather than minutes, you can measure progress in a way that is concrete and controllable.