Quick Reads
85 books are short enough to read in under 60 minutes—perfect for a lunch break or a quick escape.
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 estimated reading times for each book in the archive. These estimates are based on the word count and an average reading speed, so they are a helpful guide rather than a strict timeline.
You can use these estimates to decide which story to pick up based on how much time you have. The archive includes many short stories that can be read in under an hour, as well as a few longer works.
Steady Reads
Five books fall into the medium range, offering a more substantial reading experience of a few hours.
Longer Works
One book is tagged as long and one as epic, providing immersive experiences for dedicated readers.
Planning a Page-by-Page Read
The Reading Tracker in the EHAER archive is built around pages, not minutes or chapters. When you open a title like A Thought For Tomorrow — Context and Discussion, the tracker starts with an estimate based on the book's word count and a default of 250 words per page. That estimate is a starting point, not a fixed rule. You can replace it with the page count from your own reading app or edition, and the tracker will adjust its projections accordingly.
What the Tracker Records
Progress is measured in pages: current page, total pages, and a daily page goal. The tracker does not count sections, chapters, or reading sessions as progress. A page is the unit that matters, so the practical question is how many pages you expect to cover in a sitting. The default daily goal shown by the interface is 20 pages, but you can set it to whatever fits your routine.
Because the tracker stores your history in the browser's localStorage, it does not require an account and it does not sync across devices. If you switch browsers or clear site data, the history resets. That makes it best suited for tracking one reading project at a time, on the device you usually read with.
Starting with an Estimate
For a book without a fixed page count, the tracker calculates total pages as ceil(word_count / 250). Take A Thought For Tomorrow — Context and Discussion: it has 7,489 words, so the initial estimate is 30 pages (7489 divided by 250 is roughly 30). The tracker then uses that total to estimate remaining time and finish date.
The estimate is only as good as the words-per-page assumption. A dense edition with small type might fit 300 words per page, while a spacious layout might hold 200. If your reading app reports a different total, you can enter that number directly. The tracker will recalculate the remaining time proportionally, using the formula estimated_minutes × remaining_pages / total_pages.
Setting a Realistic Goal
The daily page goal converts the total into a finish date. With the default 20 pages per day, a 30-page book would take two days (ceil(30/20) = 2). If you prefer a slower pace, a goal of 10 pages per day would stretch it to three days. The tracker does not judge whether a goal is realistic; it simply projects the date based on what you enter.
Adjusting as You Go
Reading plans rarely survive contact with a busy week. The tracker lets you update your current page at any time, and the estimated finish date recalculates automatically. If you fall behind, you can raise the daily goal for the remaining pages, or accept a later finish date. Because the history stays in the browser, you can also compare your planned pace with your actual pace over several days.
A book like The Fire and the Sword — Reading Notes, at 13,855 words, would start with an estimated 56 pages. That is a useful reminder that even a short story collection can feel different when measured in pages rather than minutes. The tracker's page-based view helps you plan around your reading habits, not the other way around.