He is presenting the list as "too be finished by X date", which within itself sort of implies trying to do it quickly, or at least that he is taking time into account while reading.
But it's not unreasonable that he make it through this list and enjoy everything. Half an hour a day really isn't much.
Yeah font size, but also just the work itself. If I'm reading epic fantasy I'll fly along. If I'm reading Wuthering Heights I'm crawling. I think it evens out.
He is presenting the list as "too be finished by X date", which within itself sort of implies trying to do it quickly, or at least that he is taking time into account while reading.
But it's not unreasonable that he make it through this list and enjoy everything. Half an hour a day really isn't much.
Phenomenal and related mini-doc on the subject of reading time and frequency: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIW5jBrrsS0
I should also add, page count is very much so dependant on font size.