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cr
What does cr mean?
Bookstagram/Goodreads shorthand for whatever you're in the middle of. Lives in captions, bios, and shelf updates. Pairs with TBR (to be read) and DNF (did not finish).
"CR: Fourth Wing. TBR: about forty things I'll never get to."
Frequently asked questions
What does CR mean?
CR stands for "Currently Reading" — it flags the book you have in your hands right now.
How do you use CR in a sentence?
In a bookish post you might write: "CR: a fantasy doorstopper I can't put down."
What does CR stand for in book communities?
It's shorthand for "Currently Reading," commonly used on Bookstagram, BookTok, and Goodreads.
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