Quick Reads
7 books in the catalog are marked as quick reads, with an estimated reading time of under 3 hours. Ideal for a single sitting.
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 its word count. The catalog's median word count is about 55,000 words, which translates to roughly 240 minutes of reading at a typical pace.
Books are categorized into four reading time groups: quick (under 3 hours), steady (3-5 hours), immersive (5-8 hours), and marathon (over 8 hours). Use these estimates to plan your reading sessions.
Steady Reads
41 books fall into the steady category, requiring 3 to 5 hours. Suitable for a weekend read or several evenings.
Immersive Reads
43 books are immersive, taking 5 to 8 hours. These are more substantial and may require dedicated time.
Marathon Reads
Only 3 books are marathon reads, exceeding 8 hours. For committed readers seeking a long journey.
Planning a Read with the Reading Tracker
The Reading Tracker in the EJICU Public Domain Literature Library turns a book's estimated length into a workable daily plan. It records progress in pages, not chapters or minutes, so the first step is knowing how the page count is derived. When a catalog entry lacks a fixed page count, the tracker estimates it as the word count divided by 250 words per page. For a book like "The Chevalier's daughter — Reading Notes," which contains roughly 124,000 words, that calculation yields an initial estimate of about 497 pages. You can replace that estimate with the total shown by your own reading app or edition, making the plan adaptable to the exact format you hold.
Setting a Daily Page Goal
The tracker's default daily goal is 20 pages, but that figure is only a starting point. Adjust it to match how much time you can realistically give to reading each day. If you have a long commute or a dedicated evening hour, 20 pages might feel slow; if your reading time is scattered, a smaller goal may be more sustainable. A useful approach is consistency, not speed, and the tracker is designed to help you find a rhythm that works.
Once you set a goal, the tracker calculates the estimated finish days by dividing the remaining pages by the daily page goal, rounding up to the nearest whole day. For "The Chevalier's daughter — Reading Notes," at 20 pages per day, that means roughly 25 days to finish. At 30 pages per day, the estimate drops to about 17 days. These numbers give you a concrete sense of the commitment before you begin, so you can plan around other obligations.
Updating Progress and Adjusting Estimates
As you read, you update the current page number in the tracker. The estimated remaining time is then recalculated proportionally: the book's estimated reading minutes are multiplied by the ratio of remaining pages to total pages. For "The Chevalier's daughter — Reading Notes," the catalog lists an estimated reading time of 541 minutes. If you are halfway through, the tracker will show roughly 270 minutes left, assuming your pace matches the estimate. If you read faster or slower, the estimate will shift accordingly as you log your progress.
You can also change the total page count at any time. If your edition has different pagination, or if you are reading on a device that displays a different number of pages, simply update the total. The tracker will use the new figure for all calculations. This flexibility is useful for books with unusual layouts, such as those with extensive front matter or illustrations, which can affect page counts.
Storing Progress Locally
The Reading Tracker stores your progress history in your browser's localStorage, so you do not need an account or an internet connection to keep track of your reading. This means your data stays on your device, and you can return to the tracker later to see how far you have come. It also means that clearing your browser data will erase your progress, so consider that if you switch devices or browsers.
For a lengthy work like "The Chevalier's daughter — Reading Notes," the tracker's page-based approach is particularly helpful. Instead of trying to remember which chapter you reached, you simply note the page number. Over days or weeks, the accumulated entries give you a clear picture of your reading pace and help you stay on track toward your goal. For readers who are reading a short story or a multi-volume epic, the Reading Tracker adapts to your needs.