House of Leaves — Reading Schedule
Printable schedule + a lightweight browser checklist. Pick 2-week, 3-week, or 4-week pacing, tag themes (LBR/MED/HOM/UNR), and track evidence as you go.
LBR = Labyrinth & Minotaur
MED = Media & truth
HOM = Home & intimacy
UNR = Unreliable narration
Download the print-friendly schedule
What’s inside: cover + how-to, theme tag legend, 2-week (14 sessions), 3-week (21), and 4-week (28) plans, plus a motif & evidence tracker.
Tip: Hardcover and Paperback pagination can differ; write your edition’s page targets in the blanks provided.
Quick browser checklist — 2-week plan (14 sessions)
Use this lightweight tracker for on-screen reading. For 3-week and 4-week grids, use the PDF.
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Theme pill suggestion: replace with LBR, MED, HOM, or UNR to keep tags consistent.
How to use this schedule
Set your pace
- Pick a 2-, 3-, or 4-week plan
- Write targets for your edition (HC/PB differ)
- Tag key scenes with LBR/MED/HOM/UNR
Track evidence
- Note voice (Zampanò / Johnny / film)
- Log brief quotes (≤ ~25 words) + page
- Mark exhibits that support a claim
Reading schedule — FAQ
Do I need the PDF, or is this page enough?
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Do I need the PDF, or is this page enough?
This page is a quick tracker. The PDF includes 2-/3-/4-week grids and a motif & evidence tracker you can print or annotate digitally.
Why do page targets differ between HC and PB?
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Why do page targets differ between HC and PB?
Hardcover and Paperback pagination often vary. Always write the targets for your copy. See HC vs PB.
What theme tags should I use?
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What theme tags should I use?
Start with LBR (labyrinth), MED (media & truth), HOM (home & intimacy), and UNR (unreliable narration). Add your own if needed.
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