CR

What does CR stand for in reading communities?

Current read

CR is a popular BookTok acronym readers use to share what they are currently reading. Whether it's a spicy romance, an intense thriller, or an epic fantasy, BookTok users love to post about their CRs to spark discussions, swap recommendations, and build hype around trending books.

As BookTok exploded in popularity in the early 2020s, CR became a helpful acronym for readers to update their followers on their latest literary obsessions. It's often seen in captions, hashtags, and "reading update" videos where book lovers rate, review, or react to their latest page-turners.

You will likely encounter CR in social media book circles, especially on TikTok, Instagram, and Goodreads, where readers connect over shared interests. Authors, publishers, and influencers also use CR to engage with the BookTok community, creating challenges like "show your CR in three emojis" or "describe your CR without saying the title."

Example

What’s your CR right now?
Fourth Wing! I finally caved to the BookTok hype
Oh, you’re in for a ride. Let me know when you hit chapter 15!
The CR acronym on BookTok
The CR acronym on BookTok

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Updated March 5, 2025

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