Publish a curated reading list

Turn what you know into a reading path others can follow, with your notes and your name on it.

The best reading lists aren't just links — they're opinionated: what to read first, what to skip, and why each piece matters. Here's how to publish one.

#1. Set up your curator profile

1. Open profile settings

   Settings → Your curator profile → Edit public profile →.

2. Pick a username

   Your profile will be at readingtrack.com/u/username.

3. Write a one-line bio

   Say who you are and what you curate, e.g. “Backend engineer. Lists on distributed systems and on-call.”

4. Turn on discoverability

   So your public lists can appear in Discover.

#2. Build the list

1. Create it

   Reading Lists → Create a reading list. Give it a specific name (“Distributed systems: the 12 papers that matter”), a description of who it's for, and a few topics.

2. Add sections

   Break it into stages, like Foundations, Consensus, Real systems.

3. Add and order the reads

   Use the up/down controls to set the order you'd recommend.

4. Write creator notes

   For each item, a sentence or two: why it's here, what to look for, what to skim.

#3. Preview and publish

1. Preview

   Open the public-page preview and read it as a newcomer would.

2. Set visibility

   Choose Unlisted to share with a few people first, or Public to make it searchable.

3. Share

   Copy the link. On social media it shows a preview card with your list's title and description.

#4. Keep it alive

People who save your list see your updates automatically. Add new pieces as you find them and prune ones that have aged.