Quick (under 120 minutes)
20 books fit this category. These are shorter works, often essays or practical guides, that you can finish in one sitting. Examples include 'Automatic Finger Control' and 'The Box of Whistles.'
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
Reading time estimates are based on word counts and assume a typical reading pace. The library’s median book is about 52,000 words, which translates to roughly 228 minutes of reading. Use these estimates to plan your sessions.
Books are categorized into quick, steady, immersive, and marathon reads based on their estimated time. Whether you have a spare hour or a long weekend, you can find a book that fits.
Steady (120-240 minutes)
29 books fall here. These offer a moderate reading experience, suitable for a few evenings. Works like 'Chopin and Other Musical Essays' (279 minutes) are close to this range.
Immersive (240-480 minutes)
28 books require a longer commitment, often from 4 to 8 hours. Many substantial histories and studies land here, such as 'Musical Criticisms' (366 minutes).
Marathon (over 480 minutes)
13 books are epic in length, exceeding 8 hours of reading. 'The Lighter Classics in Music' at 613 minutes is one such example. These are comprehensive resources for deep study.
Planning Your Reading with the Tracker
The Reading Tracker is a practical tool for making steady progress through a book. It records your current page, the total pages, and a daily page goal. It does not track minutes or sections, only pages. That simplicity keeps the focus on a sustainable habit.
Setting Up Your Book
When you start a book, the tracker needs to know the total page count. If the catalog does not provide a fixed page count, it estimates one by dividing the word count by 250 words per page. For example, Chopin and Other Musical Essays — Context and Discussion has 64,128 words, so the initial estimate would be about 257 pages.
You can adjust this number if your edition has a different page count. Many readers use the page numbers from their e-reader or physical copy. This ensures the progress percentage and remaining time are accurate for your version.
The tracker also asks for a daily page goal. The default is 20 pages, but you can set any number that fits your schedule. A realistic goal is better than an ambitious one you will not keep.
Understanding the Calculations
The tracker calculates estimated remaining time as a proportion: if you have read half the pages, half the estimated minutes remain. For Chopin and Other Musical Essays, the estimated reading time is 279 minutes. If you have read 100 of 257 pages, you have about 179 minutes left.
Estimated finish days are simply the remaining pages divided by your daily goal, rounded up. With 157 pages left and a 20-page goal, you would finish in 8 days. If you lower the goal to 10 pages, it becomes 16 days.
These numbers are estimates, not promises. Your actual reading speed will vary, but the tracker gives you a realistic framework.
Tracking Your Progress
Progress is saved in your browser's local storage, so you can close the page and come back later. No account is needed. Each time you finish a reading session, update your current page to see your progress update.
The tracker is a tool for planning, not a scorekeeper. It helps you see how small daily steps add up. For a book like Chopin and Other Musical Essays, a 20-page daily goal means finishing in about two weeks, a manageable commitment for a rich collection of essays.