Epigramm automatically tracks your reading progress across all your books without requiring manual input.
Every time you open a book and read, the app captures your current position and calculates key progress
metrics: percentage complete, pages read, time spent reading, and reading pace. This happens seamlessly
in the background so you can focus on reading, not data entry.
Can I see visual representations of my reading progress?
Yes. Each book displays a progress bar showing percentage complete, and you can view detailed charts
that show your reading patterns over time. See which days you read more, identify your most productive
reading times, and watch your progress accumulate across weeks and months.
For individual books, you can see session-by-session progress with timestamps, making it easy to
understand exactly when and how much you read. This visualization helps you recognize your natural
reading rhythms and patterns you might not have noticed otherwise.
Can I track progress on multiple books at once?
Absolutely. Epigramm is designed for readers who juggle multiple books simultaneously. The app tracks
progress independently for each book, so you can see exactly where you left off in your romance novel,
your non-fiction read, and your fantasy series all at once.
Your Currently Reading shelf shows progress bars for all active books, and you can easily see which
books you've made progress on recently versus which ones have been sitting untouched. This helps you
identify abandoned books and decide which to pick back up.
What counts as a "reading session"?
A reading session is any continuous period of time you spend reading a book. Epigramm automatically
detects when you start and stop reading, tracking the duration and pages covered during that session.
If you take a short break (a few minutes) while reading, it's still considered the same session.
If you close the book and come back hours or days later, that's a new session. The app calculates
statistics per session (pages read, time spent, pace) and aggregates them to show your overall patterns.
What is "Last Physical Page" and why does it matter?
The "Last Physical Page" feature translates your digital reading position into the corresponding
real-world page number from the printed edition. This is incredibly useful when:
- Switching between digital and physical copies of the same book
- Participating in book clubs where others are reading print editions
- Discussing specific scenes or quotes with page number references
- Setting page-based reading goals that feel more concrete than percentages
⚠️ This feature requires accurate metadata mapping digital locations to ISBN-matched physical editions.
Not all books will have this data available, but Epigramm tracks all your other progress metrics regardless.
Why track physical pages if I'm reading digitally?
Because physical pages are a universal reference point. When someone says "I'm on
page 300," you know they're well into the book. "I'm at 47%" requires mental math.
Physical pages also make it easier to discuss books, reference specific scenes,
and track your reading pace in a way that feels tangible.
Why track physical pages instead of just percentages?
Physical pages are a universal reference point that everyone understands intuitively. When someone
says "I'm on page 300," you immediately know they're well into the book. "I'm at 47%" requires
mental calculation and doesn't convey the same tangible sense of progress.
Page numbers also make book discussions easier. You can reference specific scenes, share quotes
with page citations, and coordinate with book club members reading different formats. Plus,
page-based goals and pace calculations feel more concrete and actionable than percentage-based metrics.
How does Epigramm calculate my reading pace?
Reading pace is calculated from actual reading time and pages covered. Epigramm tracks how long
you spend actively reading (not just when the app is open) and divides that by pages read to give
you pages per hour and minutes per page.
Your pace varies by book, genre, and complexity. Dense non-fiction might show 15 pages per hour,
while a thriller might show 50 pages per hour. Epigramm shows these differences so you can understand
your actual reading speed versus your perceived speed, and set realistic expectations for finishing books.
Does Epigramm estimate how long it will take to finish a book?
Yes. Based on your actual reading pace for that specific book and your typical reading frequency,
Epigramm can estimate when you'll finish. This isn't based on generic "average reader" statistics —
it's based on YOUR reading patterns for THIS book.
If you read 30 pages per session, have been reading every other day, and have 200 pages left,
Epigramm can estimate you'll finish in about two weeks. The estimate updates as your reading
patterns change, making it realistic and personalized rather than aspirational.
What happens to progress if I DNF (Did Not Finish) a book?
Your progress is preserved exactly as you left it. If you mark a book as DNF, Epigramm keeps
all the data about how far you got, how long you spent reading, and what your pace was. This is
valuable information — knowing you consistently DNF books at 30% might reveal something about
your reading preferences or book selection process.
DNF books don't disappear from your statistics. They're part of your complete reading history
and help you understand your actual reading patterns, not just your successful completions.
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