# Keep a reading list

> Track what you want to read, what is up next, what you are reading and what you finished.

## Reading status

Each book note has a `reading_status` property, with one of five values: **want to read**, **up next**, **reading**, **read** or **set aside**. Started and finished dates are kept beside it.

From a book note, run:

- **This book: Add to up next**
- **Reading: Set reading status…** (want to read, up next, reading, read, set aside)

You can also add a book from a shelf card, or with **Add to up next** in the **More** menu on the Book tab of the Library panel.

## The queue

What is up next is a plain numbered list of links in one note, `Books/Up Next.md`. Edit it by hand whenever you like. **Settings → Library Hub → Shelves → Reading list** opens it and lets you choose another note.

## The reading list view

Run **Reading: Open the reading list**. It shows:

- what you are reading;
- what is up next, which you can drag to reorder;
- suggestions near the book you finished last;
- what you finished recently.

Covers carry badges where they apply: not owned, audiobook only, and book N of M in a series.

## Related

- [Build shelves](shelves.md)

A book you are reading shows a **NN% read** badge, taken from your place in the reader. See [Year in review](year-in-review.md) for what you finished and when.