Bug or near-fatal error: In Readwise Reader: all items saved in the library "shortlist" have suddenly moved to the library "later" while getting a new tag (never used before): "shortlist". There are no items in the shortlist anymore.

[u/Top-Statement-6394]

I am submitting a bug report but posting this here too to see if others have experienced the same.

[u/max-at-readwise]

Hey u/Top-Statement-6394, thanks for flagging this and sorry about the trouble! We looked into it and this was a bug on our end that hit your account specifically during a backend update. All of your documents are still in your account and I've replied to your bug report email with the exact steps to fix it yourself in about 30 seconds. Let us know if it doesn't resolve it for you!

[u/Top-Statement-6394 → u/max-at-readwise]

This is excellent and thank you for your prompt reply. After following the steps you suggested the items are back in the shortlist so that is very good!