How do I make a reading schedule?

Pick the days of the week you actually read, divide the remaining pages by the number of those days between now and your deadline, and that's your per-session goal.

Should I read every day?

No. Choosing fewer, more sustainable reading days is more effective than forcing daily reading. Two solid weekday evenings plus a Sunday morning often beats trying to read every night.

What if my schedule changes?

Recalculate with the days remaining. Page Pace does this automatically — when you log progress (or skip a day), tomorrow's number adjusts.

How long does a 400-page book take?

At 20 pages per reading day with five reading days a week, about four weeks. At 10 pages a day every day, about six weeks.

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The short answer

A good reading schedule matches your real week. Pick 3–5 reading days, divide the remaining pages by those sessions, and protect the time. Skipping a day is fine — the next session simply absorbs a few extra pages.

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Tips for a schedule that lasts

Anchor reading to existing habits — coffee, commute, or bedtime.
Pick fewer days, not more. Three sessions you'll keep beats seven you won't.
Block 30 minutes, not "as long as it takes." Bounded time is easier to start.
Track on the same day you read. Otherwise pages stack up invisibly.

Per-session pages for a 400-page book over four weeks
Reading days/week	Sessions in 4 weeks	Pages per session
2 days	8 sessions	50 pages
3 days	12 sessions	34 pages
4 days	16 sessions	25 pages
5 days	20 sessions	20 pages
7 days	28 sessions	15 pages

Frequently asked

How do I make a reading schedule?: Pick the days of the week you actually read, divide the remaining pages by the number of those days between now and your deadline, and that's your per-session goal.
Should I read every day?: No. Choosing fewer, more sustainable reading days is more effective than forcing daily reading. Two solid weekday evenings plus a Sunday morning often beats trying to read every night.
What if my schedule changes?: Recalculate with the days remaining. Page Pace does this automatically — when you log progress (or skip a day), tomorrow's number adjusts.
How long does a 400-page book take?: At 20 pages per reading day with five reading days a week, about four weeks. At 10 pages a day every day, about six weeks.