Book Finder
Use the Book Finder to locate titles by category, length, subject, or reading time. This tool helps you filter the catalog to match your interests and available time.
Do more with this book catalog
Explore the TEQYU Public Domain Literature Library, a growing collection of 98 classic works. Each book is accompanied by interactive tools that help you understand what you are about to read. The tools are designed to be practical, giving you the facts you need to choose your next book with confidence.
Whether you prefer a quick look at a book's length or a detailed comparison of its themes, these tools are here to support your reading. Browse the catalog by category, or use the specialized tools to narrow down your options. The library currently spans four categories, from historical fiction to early science fiction, with a balanced mix of short stories and longer novels.
98
books in this catalog
4
catalog categories
98
books with reading-time data
Made for this collection
Ways the catalog data becomes useful
Compare Books
The Compare tool places two or more books side by side. See word counts, reading times, and subject tags at a glance to decide which book fits your mood.
Reading Guide
The Reading Guide offers deeper insights for selected books. Learn about structure, average sentence length, and what to expect in terms of time commitment.
Finding, Comparing, and Tracking Your Reading
The library offers three tools that work together: Book Finder, Compare Books, and Reading Tracker. They are designed to help you choose what to read next, see how books differ, and plan your progress. None of them rate literary quality; they simply provide information so you can make your own decisions.
Starting with Book Finder
Book Finder is the place to begin when you have a general sense of what you want. You can filter by category, length, reading time, chapter rhythm, sentence flow, subjects, and even popularity. For instance, if you are in the mood for adventure, the Exploration Survival Adventure Tales category has 22 books. You can combine that with a preference for a shorter commitment, and the tool will narrow the list.
The Finder is also useful when you want to explore a specific subject. Suppose you are interested in stories set in the American West. The subject 'Western stories' appears on 7 books, and you can see them all with one filter. This is a practical way to move from a vague interest to a concrete list of candidates.
Refining with Compare Books
Once you have a few possibilities, Compare Books lets you put them side by side. You can select two or three books and see metrics like word count, estimated reading time, text sections, sentence flow, chapter rhythm, and subjects. This is especially helpful when you are torn between books that seem similar at first glance.
For example, you might be considering The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition, Vol. 11 — A Reader’s Guide and another adventure title. The Stevenson volume is over 106,000 words, which is substantial. Comparing it with a shorter work can help you decide whether you want a long immersion or a quicker read.
Planning with the Reading Tracker
After you have made a choice, the Reading Tracker helps you plan your reading. It records your progress in pages, with a current page, total pages, and a daily goal. If you know you have about 30 minutes a day, you can estimate how many pages that might be and set a realistic goal.
The tracker also calculates estimated remaining time and finish days based on your daily page goal. This is useful for planning around a deadline, like a book club meeting or a personal reading challenge. It is a practical tool to keep you on track without requiring an account.
Using the Tools Together
The three tools work best when used in sequence. Start with the Finder to create a shortlist, use Compare to make a final decision, and then set up the Tracker to monitor your progress. This workflow turns a large catalog into a manageable reading plan.