Problems saving bookmarks in Safari 6.1.3

My MBP just updated Safari. In the previous version the plus sign next to the address bar saved a bookmark for me, now it adds a site to the reading list. I want the old way back but can't find where to change it in the prefs.
Anyone know? Seems basic enough.
BTW while I'm on it, can anyone explain the difference between bookmarks and the reading list?
Thanks in advance.

Click & hold the + button to get a choice.
Reading list items should be available even when offline.

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1*. If you do not have two users accounts, create a second user on your Mac.*
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c. Locate in user home folder / preferences
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