Quarantine Books Calculator
Plan your reading journey during isolation or any extended time at home
Plan Your Reading Time
Total: 14 days
How much time can you dedicate daily?
I read at a comfortable pace
Typical book length for calculations
Your Reading Capacity
In 14 days, reading 2 hours daily at average speed, you can read 5 books averaging 300 pages each.
Book Recommendations
The Great Gatsby
by F. Scott Fitzgerald • 180 pages
American dream and jazz age excess
1984
by George Orwell • 328 pages
Dystopian masterpiece about surveillance
To Kill a Mockingbird
by Harper Lee • 376 pages
Powerful story of justice and morality
Pride and Prejudice
by Jane Austen • 432 pages
Timeless romance and social commentary
Crime and Punishment
by Fyodor Dostoevsky • 545 pages
Psychological exploration of guilt
Reading Tips for Isolation
Create a Reading Schedule
• Set aside dedicated reading time each day
• Create a comfortable reading space
• Track your progress to stay motivated
Digital Resources
• Project Gutenberg (free classics)
• Open Library (digital lending)
• Libby app (library access)
• Audible (audiobooks)
Quick Reading Stats
Popular Isolation Reads
The Plague
Albert Camus • 320 pages
Catch-22
Joseph Heller • 453 pages
Hitchhiker's Guide
Douglas Adams • 224 pages
Thinking, Fast and Slow
Daniel Kahneman • 499 pages
How to Use the Quarantine Books Calculator
Calculator Modes
- 📊General Reading: Calculate how many books you can read based on your available time and reading speed.
- 🎯Specific Book: Check if you can finish a particular book (like "Crime and Punishment" or "War and Peace") in your timeframe.
Reading Speed Guide
- Slow (0.5 pgs/min): Take time to absorb and reflect
- Average (1 pg/min): Comfortable reading pace
- Quick (1.5 pgs/min): Fast but thorough reading
- Very Quick (2 pgs/min): Speed reading technique
Example Calculations
Example 1: 2-Week Isolation
- • Time: 14 days
- • Reading: 1.5 hours/day
- • Speed: Average (1 pg/min)
- • Result: 1,260 pages = 4 books (300 pg avg)
Example 2: Crime and Punishment
- • Book: 545 pages
- • Reading: 1 hour/day
- • Speed: Average (1 pg/min)
- • Result: Need 9 days to finish
Pro Tip: Mix different genres and book lengths to keep your reading experience varied and engaging during isolation.