Estimate Daily Time
Enter how many minutes you can read each day. The planner will show an estimated number of days to complete the book, helping you schedule your reading.
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 Planner helps you estimate how long it will take to finish a book, based on how much time you can devote to reading each day. You enter your daily reading minutes, and the planner calculates the number of days needed.
This tool uses the book's total word count and a standard reading speed to estimate reading minutes. Then it divides that by your daily reading time to give you a realistic timeline. It's a simple way to set expectations and plan your reading sessions.
Check Word Count
Each book's word count is displayed, so you know the total length. This is the basis for the reading time estimate.
Adjust Your Pace
If the initial estimate feels off, you can adjust your daily reading time to see how it affects the timeline. This lets you plan for busy weeks or relaxed weekends.
Page by Page: Planning with the Reading Tracker
The Reading Tracker is a simple tool for a simple goal: to help you finish a book. It records progress in pages, not chapters or minutes. You set a daily page goal, and the tracker estimates how many days it will take to reach the end. It also shows your current page and total pages.
For books without a fixed catalog page count, the tracker uses an estimate based on 250 words per page. You can replace that estimate with the total page count from your own reading app or edition. This flexibility means the tracker works For readers who are reading a physical book, an e-reader, or a PDF.
Setting a realistic daily 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 have a busy week, 10 pages a day might be more realistic. If you are on holiday, 40 pages might be fine. The tracker does not judge; it just calculates.
For example, The Wizard's Daughter, and Other Stories — Story, Setting & Ideas (id 296) is 40,091 words. At 250 words per page, that is about 160 pages. With a 20-page daily goal, the tracker estimates 8 days to finish. If you reduce the goal to 10 pages, it becomes 16 days. This simple arithmetic can help you decide whether to start a book now or wait for a less busy period.
Adjusting for your edition
Page counts vary between editions. A paperback might have 180 pages, while an e-book might show 150. The tracker lets you replace the estimated total with the number you see in your own copy. This makes the remaining-time estimate more accurate. The formula is simple: estimated minutes times remaining pages divided by total pages. If you change the total, the estimate updates.
This is especially useful for older books that may have extensive front matter, notes, or illustrations. The catalog's estimate is based solely on word count, so it might not match your physical book. By adjusting, you get a more personalized plan.
Tracking without an account
The Reading Tracker stores your progress in your browser's localStorage. No account is required, and your data stays on your device. This means you can close the page and return later to update your current page. The tracker will remember your goal and progress as long as you use the same browser.
This simplicity is intentional. The tracker is not a social platform or a gamification system. It is a quiet companion that helps you keep a promise to yourself. Whether you read 5 pages or 50, the tracker records it. For a book like The Wizard's Daughter, you might find that a steady 20 pages a day turns a 160-page book into a two-week journey. That is a satisfying pace for many readers.