Quick Reads
Books under 30,000 words, perfect for a short sitting. There are 11 such titles in the catalog, offering bite-sized folklore and fairy tales.
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 Time tool estimates how long it will take to read a book based on its word count and typical reading speed. It provides a practical guide for planning your reading sessions.
The library includes works of varying lengths. The median word count is 66,276, and the median reading time is about 288 minutes. You can filter by time categories—quick, steady, immersive, or marathon—to find a book that fits your available time.
Steady and Immersive
Steady reads (29 titles) fall between 30,000 and 60,000 words, while immersive ones (34 titles) range higher. These offer substantial but manageable commitments.
Marathon Reads
For those seeking a lengthy journey, 32 epic titles exceed 100,000 words. These include comprehensive folklore collections and scholarly studies.
Planning a Steady Pace with the Reading Tracker
The Reading Tracker turns a book's estimated reading time into a practical daily plan. Instead of guessing how long a title will take, you work with the same page-based numbers the catalog uses: a current page, a total page count, and a daily page goal. Progress is stored in your browser's localStorage, so no account is needed, and your history stays on the device you are using.
Starting with a Realistic Page Count
When a catalog page count is not fixed, the tracker estimates the total pages by dividing the word count by 250 words per page. For North Cornwall Fairies and Legends — Context and Discussion, that means roughly 152 pages (37,863 words divided by 250). You can replace that estimate with the total shown by your own reading app or edition, which is useful when your copy has different margins, font sizes, or illustrations that change pagination.
Setting the total page count correctly matters because the tracker uses it to calculate remaining time and finish days. If you leave the default estimate, you are still working with a consistent baseline. But if your edition has 180 pages, for example, the tracker will adjust its projections accordingly. A quick check of your edition's page count before you start saves you from adjusting mid-read.
Choosing a Daily Page Goal That Fits
The interface shows a default daily goal of 20 pages. That is a reasonable starting point for many readers, but it is not a requirement. The tracker estimates finish days by dividing the remaining pages by your daily goal, so a higher goal shortens the timeline, while a lower goal spreads the reading out. For a book like North Cornwall Fairies and Legends — Context and Discussion, at 20 pages per day you would finish in about 8 days (152 remaining pages divided by 20).
You might prefer a smaller goal if you are reading multiple books at once or have limited reading time. A 10-page daily goal would stretch the same book to about 16 days. The tracker does not judge your pace; it simply reflects the numbers you set. You can change the goal at any time, and the estimated finish date updates immediately, so you can experiment to see what feels sustainable.
Using Progress History to Stay on Track
The Reading Tracker records your progress in pages, not in sections or minutes. That means each time you finish a page, you update your current page, and the tracker calculates how many pages remain and how much estimated time is left. For North Cornwall Fairies and Legends — Context and Discussion, if you are on page 50 with a total of 152, the remaining pages are 102, and the estimated remaining time is about 111 minutes (165 estimated minutes × 102 / 152).
Because the tracker stores history in your browser, you can review how your daily page counts have changed over time. That history can show whether your goal is realistic or whether you need to adjust it. If you consistently fall short, lowering the goal might help you build a habit; if you regularly exceed it, you might raise it to finish sooner. The tracker is a planning tool, not a scorekeeper, so use it in whatever way supports your reading.