Page Pace

Guide

How to finish a book before a deadline.

Whether it's book club Sunday or a long flight, a calm daily plan makes the math disappear.

Quick answer

The short answer

Divide the pages you have left by the days remaining. That's your daily target. Block a 15–30 minute reading window on the days you'll actually read, and recalculate if you skip. For a 300-page book over two weeks, that's about 22 pages a day.

The 4-step plan

  1. 01

    Count what's left

    Note your current page and the total. The pages between are your real assignment.

  2. 02

    Pick a finish date

    The book club meeting, the flight, or just "next Sunday." Specific beats vague.

  3. 03

    Divide and protect the time

    Pages left ÷ days remaining = today's number. Block a daily window and treat it like an appointment.

  4. 04

    Recalculate when life happens

    Skipped a day? Don't catch up — just divide what's left by what remains. Page Pace does this for you automatically.

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Frequently asked

How do I finish a book before a deadline?
Divide the remaining pages by the days you have left. That's your daily target. Protect a small block of time (15–30 minutes) on the days you'll read, and recalculate if you skip a day.
How long does it take to read 200 pages?
About 3–5 hours of reading time for typical fiction or non-fiction. Spread across two weeks, that's around 15 minutes a day.
Can I finish a 400-page book in a week?
Yes — about 60 pages a day, or roughly an hour of reading. Tight but doable for committed readers. If that feels heavy, extend the deadline a few days.
What if I'm a slow reader?
Pick a longer deadline or read fewer pages per day. Sustainable beats fast every time. Page Pace lets you set your own pace and adjusts when you fall behind.