Study · 15 minutes
15 Minute Reading Timer
Fifteen minutes is around ten pages of non-fiction, or twenty of a novel. Every day that is a bookshelf a year.
15 Minute Reading Timer
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Why a 15 minute reading timer works
- Roughly 10 to 20 pages
- Daily beats occasional
- Phone stays in another room
Fifteen minutes is around ten pages of non-fiction or twenty of a novel. Daily, that is roughly thirty books a year without ever finding a spare evening.
How to spend the fifteen minutes
| Minute | What to do |
|---|---|
| 0-1 | Note the page number you start on |
| 1-14 | Read without a phone in reach |
| 14-15 | Write one sentence on what it said |
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Questions people ask
How many pages can I read in 15 minutes?
At an average 250 words a minute you cover about 3,750 words, which is ten pages of dense non-fiction or closer to twenty of a paperback novel.
Should I switch subjects between blocks?
Yes. Mixed practice feels harder and less satisfying, and produces better results in nearly every study that compares it with blocked practice.
How often should I use the 15 minute reading timer?
Daily beats long. Three short sessions spread across the week produce better recall than one session of the same total length, because the gaps force your memory to retrieve rather than recognise.
Does the 15 minute reading timer work offline?
After your first visit, yes. The page is cached by your browser, so it opens and runs without a connection.