Books a year
The classic reading challenge, with milestones at 25, 50, 75 and 100% and a reward you pick for each.
A reading goal tracker that keeps up with your year.
Set a goal in books, pages or minutes. Yearbar shows where you should be by today, so a slow month means a little catching up, not a failed challenge.
Free to start. No credit card needed.
Sample reading goals
Read 24 books2 a month
AheadRead 6,000 pagesabout 115 a week
On paceRead 20 minutes5 times a week
3d to catch up4 books in Spanish1 a quarter
On paceSample data. The dark marker shows where the year is.
How do I track a yearly reading goal?
Pick a number for the year, such as 24 books, and work out the pace: 2 books a month, or about 1 every 2 weeks. Log each book as you finish it and compare your total with how much of the year has passed. If you're short, you know exactly how many books it takes to catch up.
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How it works
Set a number, log each book, see your pace.
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Choose what to count
Books, pages, chapters or minutes. Enter a total (“24 books by Dec 31”) or a rate (“2 books a month”) and Yearbar works out the other.
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Log each book
Finished one? Tap + and it's on the bar, with Undo. Add a note on what you thought, or a photo of the cover, and it goes into your journal.
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See if you'll make it
The marker shows where your count should be by today. Ahead? Enjoy it. Stuck in a long book? A couple of quick reads and you're back on pace.
Made for readers
However you like to read.
Track one reading goal or several, side by side.
Pages
Long books count fairly. Log pages as you go and the bar moves every time you read.
Reading time
“Read 20 minutes, 5 times a week.” The card shows this week's dots, and any 5 days count.
A reading list
Have specific books in mind? Make the goal a checklist and tick off each title.
Reading goal tips
How to set a reading goal you'll actually finish.
Start from last year. If you finished 8 books, 12 is a good stretch. 50 sets you up for a stressful year.
Know your pace. 24 books is 2 a month. Once you know that, a slow week stops feeling like failure.
Count what fits your reading. If you love long books, pages or minutes are fairer than a book count.
Plan when you read. “Before bed on weeknights” is easier to keep than “read more”.
- Notes and photos. A line on each book and a photo of the cover build a reading journal.
- Key dates. Book club on the 14th? A flag counts down on the bar.
- No daily streaks. Streaks count weeks, with freezes for a missed one.
- Start any day. A goal set in October is measured from October.
There's still time for a few more books this year.
63 days left this year. Every week still counts.
Start your year
Free to start. No credit card needed.
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Questions about reading goals
How many books should I aim to read in a year?
Start from last year: if you read 8, try 10 to 12. A goal you can see yourself hitting keeps you reading, while one that's too big often stops by spring. You can raise it any time.
Can I track pages or minutes instead of books?
Yes. Any count works: books, pages, chapters or minutes. You can also set a rate, like 20 minutes 5 times a week, and the card shows this week's dots.
Does Yearbar connect to Goodreads or StoryGraph?
No. You log books yourself, in one tap. There's no import or account link.
What if I log a book by mistake?
Tap Undo right away, or edit or delete the entry later from the goal's history. The bar follows.
Can I keep notes on what I read?
Yes. Each check-in can carry a note and photos, and they all show in your journal with a month view and a timeline.