Reading stats: what to track and why
Counting finished books tells you almost nothing – 12 novellas and 12 doorstoppers are not the same year. Real reading stats look at pages, hours, pace and pattern.
The numbers that matter
Must Read tracks books and pages this year and all-time, hours read, and average reading speed – built automatically from your logs and timed sessions. No spreadsheet, no manual arithmetic.
Streaks and the calendar
The Reading Calendar shows every day you read, with covers, and your current and longest streaks. Monthly breakdowns show the shape of your year – the January surge, the summer slump, the October comeback.
Your Reading DNA
Reading DNA is the pattern behind the numbers: your favourite time of day, your busiest weekday, your top genres and your pace. It is the difference between knowing you read 40 books and knowing you are a late-night literary-fiction sprinter.
Stats need honest inputs
Stats are only as good as the log behind them – which is why the timer, editable dates and DNF status matter. Time your sessions and the hours are real; back-fill old reads and the all-time numbers are too.
Quick answers
Are reading stats free?
Yes – stats and Reading DNA are available to all users.
Do imported books count toward stats?
Yes – imports keep original reading dates, so your history is reflected in every chart.
See what your reading year actually looks like
- Free for your first 10 books
- Reading timer & Live Activity
- Stats, goals & streaks
