Quick Reads
39 works are classified as quick reads, perfect for a short sitting. Examples include 'Rada: A Drama of War in One Act' at about 30 minutes.
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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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How the progress estimate works
The reading tool helps you plan your reading sessions by providing time estimates based on word count. The median word count in the catalog is around 29,707 words, which typically takes about 130 minutes to read.
You can filter the catalog by time commitment: quick reads (under an hour), steady reads (1-3 hours), immersive reads (3-6 hours), and marathons (over 6 hours). This allows you to choose a work that fits your schedule.
Steady Reads
24 works fall into the steady category, taking a few hours to read. 'King John' is estimated at 110 minutes, making it a good option for an afternoon.
Immersive and Marathon Reads
For longer commitments, 19 works are immersive (3-6 hours) and 8 are marathons (over 6 hours). 'Original Plays' is a marathon at over 10 hours, while 'Three plays by Frederic Hebbel' is around 5.5 hours.
Planning Your Pace with the Tracker
The Reading Tracker records progress in pages, not minutes 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. It does not track time spent reading, only pages completed.
This page-based approach works well for plays because they often have clear act breaks. For example, A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 03 — Text and Context is a large volume of 86,495 words, roughly 377 minutes of reading. If you estimate 250 words per page, that comes to about 346 pages. With a daily goal of 20 pages, you would finish in about 18 days.
Setting a Realistic Page Goal
The default daily goal is 20 pages, but you can adjust it to match your schedule. If you have more time on weekends, you might set a lower weekday goal and catch up later. The tracker's estimate is based on remaining pages divided by your goal, so a higher goal means fewer days.
For a shorter play, like one of 10,000 words, the total pages might be around 40. That could be finished in two days at 20 pages per day, or even one day if you have the time. The tracker helps you see these options clearly.
Adjusting for Your Edition
The tracker's initial page estimate uses 250 words per page, but your physical or digital edition may differ. You can replace the total page count with the number shown by your own reading app or the book's page numbers. This makes the estimate more accurate for your particular copy.
For instance, if your edition of a play has 300 pages instead of the estimated 346, you can update the total. The tracker will then recalculate the remaining time and finish date. This is especially useful for older plays that may have wide margins or large type.
Using the Tracker with a Long Play
Longer plays, such as A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 03, can seem daunting, but the tracker breaks them into manageable daily chunks. By setting a goal of 20 pages, you commit to a consistent pace. The progress history is saved in your browser, so you can see your streak and stay motivated.
The tracker does not require an account, and it stores data locally. This means your progress is private to your browser. If you switch devices, you would need to start over, but for most readers this is a minor trade-off.
A Simple Planning Example
Suppose you want to read a play with 25,185 words. At 250 words per page, that is about 101 pages. If you set a daily goal of 20 pages, you would finish in about 6 days. If you prefer a slower pace of 10 pages per day, it would take about 11 days. The tracker lets you experiment with different goals to find a comfortable rhythm.