What is my reading list?
When you subscribe to content that you want to read on a regular basis, Google Reader will monitor that site for updates and add them to your reading list, which appears on the left side of the Google Reader screen. You can order your list by date or automatic sorting (also known as “auto”) which prioritizes the items based on their importance to you. You can also choose whether or not you’d like things you’ve already read to stay in the reading list. Note: even if they’re hidden in your reading list, you can always view items you’ve already read by clicking “Read items” at the top of the page.