diff --git a/apps/reader/models.py b/apps/reader/models.py
index 1d76712ca..0417e69f8 100644
--- a/apps/reader/models.py
+++ b/apps/reader/models.py
@@ -323,6 +323,8 @@ class UserSubscription(models.Model):
         
         self.save()
         
+        return True
+        
     def mark_story_ids_as_read(self, story_ids, request=None):
         data = dict(code=0, payload=story_ids)
         
diff --git a/apps/reader/views.py b/apps/reader/views.py
index c3282637b..8a6de9cd5 100644
--- a/apps/reader/views.py
+++ b/apps/reader/views.py
@@ -1047,8 +1047,9 @@ def mark_feed_as_read(request):
             continue
         
         try:
-            sub.mark_feed_read()
-            # r.publish(request.user.username, 'feed:%s' % feed_id)
+            marked_read = sub.mark_feed_read()
+            if marked_read:
+                r.publish(request.user.username, 'feed:%s' % feed_id)
         except IntegrityError:
             code = -1