Science Fiction
Read Science Fiction Classics in English
250 science fiction books at CEFR A2 to C2 — learn English by reading the stories worth reading. Select any word for an instant translation, listen to the narration read the page aloud, and save the vocabulary you meet. Pick your level and start with a free sample.
What are the best science fiction classics to read in English as a learner?
The best science fiction classics for English learners are the well-known titles you can read in the original — start with Zero Data, Zeritsky's Law and Zarlah the Martian. Each one is labelled with a CEFR level, any word you do not know is one selection away from a translation, and the narration reads the page aloud while it highlights the words.
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Level B2Science FictionDon't ShootA physicist’s invention meant to revolutionize Hollywood instead transforms a ruthless movie magnate into the legendary Abominable Snowman, sparking a bizarre mystery that blurs th…
Level B2Science FictionDirect WireTwo small-time gamblers, Mort and Mike, suddenly enlist in the armed forces during wartime, leaving their racket behind.
Level B2Science FictionDick and Dr. Dan; Or, the boy monster hunters of the Bad LandsTwo boys working at the National Museum are drawn into a mysterious expedition after reports of a terrifying lake monster in the Bad Lands challenge their scientific skepticism.
Level B2Science FictionDeath's WisherCalled away from his research on telepathy and mind control, a parapsychologist is thrust into a Pentagon mystery where his extraordinary abilities might be the key to disarming a…
Level B2MysteryDeath Walks on MarsOn a harsh Martian frontier, Leeda Carson confronts ruthless killers who murdered her husband and seek a hidden cache of precious Martian Sunbursts, forcing her to navigate deadly…
Level B2Science FictionDay of the CometAs a comet hurtles toward Earth, nations and individuals confront the imminent apocalypse, forcing bitter enemies to seek unity and estranged lovers to face their regrets in the sh…
Level B2Science FictionDay of WrathAs volcanic eruptions and earthquakes threaten Rona, the vital food planet of the Norgan System, leaders must face an urgent evacuation and desperate measures to save their civiliz…
Level B2Science FictionDave Dashaway and His Hydroplane; Or, Daring Adventures over the Great LakeA young aviator receives a mysterious telegram that could change his daring career in hydroplane racing over the Great Lakes.
Level B2Science FictionDaughter of the Sun: A Tale of AdventureIn a dusty border town, the daring Jim Kendric returns with a mysterious letter and a wild spirit, ready to stir trouble and chase adventure across the lawless line into Old Town M…
Level B2Science FictionDarkness and DawnAwakening alone in a decayed, abandoned tower, Beatrice Kendrick confronts a transformed world where time and reality have shattered.
Level B2Science FictionCrisis on TitanStranded on Titan with scarce supplies, a tough patrol confronts hostile natives and the daunting task of mining a vital mineral that could secure humanity's future in space.
Level B2Science FictionCollectivumIn a world overrun by the parasitic Orenians, a fierce she-cat named Shera escapes a deadly fate and joins forces with Morgan, a rugged survivor navigating the perilous swamps and…
Level B2Science FictionChain ReactionFour former colleagues reunite for a tense poker game in a sanitarium, where a disgraced scientist warns that a dangerous project is about to trigger a catastrophic total conversio…
Level B2Science FictionCave-Dwellers of SaturnIn a future where Earth faces a dire threat from Martian invaders wielding an unstoppable weapon, a skilled soldier is chosen to lead a perilous mission to Saturn’s mysterious ring…
Level B2Science FictionCause of DeathHaunted by the mystery of death, a man resolves to experience it firsthand and return to share what lies beyond—armed only with determination, curiosity, and carefully laid plans t…
Level B2MysteryCastle of TerrorA tense flight turns deadly when a volatile criminal seizes a gun midair, trapping passengers in a terrifying struggle at 10,000 feet.
Level B2MysteryCaptains of soulsA mysterious stranger with a commanding presence disrupts the quiet life of Beryl Merville, hinting at hidden connections and shadowy business dealings that unsettle her family and…
Level B2Science FictionBlind SpotIn a future where Earthlings and Martians coexist under strict segregation laws, tensions simmer beneath the surface of enforced harmony.
Level B2Science FictionBlack-outOn a dying Mars, a determined astronomer races to rebuild a powerful telescope and establish contact with a mysterious blue planet whose glowing lights may hold the key to saving t…
Level B2Science FictionBeyond the Black RiverA rugged woodsman stalks the perilous frontier beyond Thunder River, where savage Picts lurk and deadly ambushes await.
Level B2Science FictionBeyond PandoraIn a future where tissue regeneration halts aging and heals injuries, a man confronts the uneasy legacy of a vaccine once linked to deadly diseases.
Level B2Science FictionBeer-Trust BustersIn a future where one man controls the beer supply, three unlikely allies scheme to topple the ruthless tycoon known as Dirty Dudley.
Level B2Science FictionBattlefield in BlackCaptain Jon McPartland returns from a perilous patrol to find his connection to Earth mysteriously severed and the view screen to his home planet blank—amid growing fears that the…
Level B2Science FictionBarnstormerA young boy dreams of adventure as he sneaks away to meet Murph, a daring rocket pilot offering rides beyond the stars, while his family fears the dangers lurking in the vast unkno…
Level B2Science FictionB-12's Moon GlowIn a desolate junkyard on Phobos, B-12, a clever robot moonshiner, navigates prejudice and loneliness among obsolete metal beings while brewing a potent secret elixir that sparks u…
Level B2Science FictionAtalantaA group of Cambridge friends unite to develop a revolutionary airship powered by newly discovered elements that can defy gravity, unlocking the thrilling possibility of interplanet…
Level B2Science FictionAstounding Stories, June, 1931A space patrol officer returns to Earth for routine business but uncovers a mysterious stowaway incident that challenges the cold logic of scientists and ignites a thrilling encoun…
Level B2Science FictionAstounding Stories, August, 1931Trapped a mile beneath the Pacific in a steel sphere, scientist George Abbot confronts mysterious fish-like creatures with human arms and faces the terrifying failure of his life-s…
Level B2Science FictionAssassinIn a high-stakes infiltration at the Pentagon, a flawlessly trained assassin navigates deadly scrutiny and political rivalries, tasked with a mission that transcends the murder of…
Level B2Science FictionArqtiq: A Study of the Marvels at the North PoleEmbark on a daring expedition to the North Pole aboard a marvelous hybrid coach that glides, sails, and flies over snow and water.
Level B2Science FictionAlpha Say, Beta DoIn a future where space travelers routinely duplicate themselves for complex missions, Doyle Tindar and Kay Kanton face an unprecedented dilemma when their duplicates unexpectedly…
Level B2Science FictionAll That Goes UpA father’s ordinary evening turns extraordinary when his son’s experimental panel defies gravity, causing objects to stick to the ceiling.
Level B2Science FictionAlien OfferAn alien commander offers humanity a stark choice: evacuate 100,000 children from Earth within a week to escape an imminent cosmic threat.
Level B2Science FictionAgainst TetrarchTrapped on the brutal planet Tetrarch IV, where humans die young and endure slave labor in toxic mines, Rod Harrow confronts a haunting past and a mysterious ally, Mona Darlanan, w…
Level B2Science FictionAfter London; Or, Wild EnglandAfter a mysterious event leaves London abandoned, nature reclaims the land, transforming fields into vast forests and swamps.
Level B2Science FictionAdvanced ChemistryIn a cluttered lab, a determined professor injects dead rats with a mysterious concoction that sparks unexpected life, igniting hope for groundbreaking healing.
Level B2Science FictionAdrift in the Unknown; or, Queer Adventures in a Queer RealmWhen Professor Quinn and his steel "castle" vanish without a trace, along with a powerful railroad magnate, the mystery deepens into a thrilling adventure exploring strange realms…
Level B2Science FictionA trick of the mindWhen Paul Donovan discovers he can control objects with his mind, he revels in his newfound power—until he uses it to commit a daring robbery.
Level B2Science FictionA princess of MarsA seasoned soldier’s mysterious manuscript reveals a life filled with adventure, loss, and a secret yearning beneath a calm exterior.
Level B2Science FictionA Touch of E FlatA former war scientist turned professor accidentally invents a powerful new weapon—the Cooling gun—that could change the nature of warfare forever, but its development draws danger…
Level B2Science FictionA Strange Manuscript Found in a Copper CylinderA languid cruise turns captivating when a mysterious copper cylinder is discovered at sea, sparking a thrilling tale of adventure and discovery.
Level B2Science FictionA Soldier's Home Is BattleIn a city devastated by a sudden nuclear attack, Private Jerry Conlon struggles to survive amid the ruins and uncertainty, haunted by the fate of his family and the grim reality of…
Level B2Science FictionA Matter of MagnitudeA colossal battleship, never having touched Earth, cruises the galaxy's edge in peace—until a mysterious alien signal disrupts the void, revealing an unseen presence that challenge…
Level B2Science FictionA Martian OdysseyStranded alone on the desolate Martian plains after a crash, chemist Jarvis embarks on a perilous trek across an alien world filled with strange landscapes and unknown dangers.
Level B2Science FictionA Journey to the Centre of the EarthAn eccentric professor and his curious nephew embark on a daring expedition beneath the Earth’s surface, uncovering mysterious tunnels, ancient creatures, and hidden wonders in a q…
Level B2Science FictionA Journey into the Interior of the EarthA daring expedition ventures beneath Iceland’s volcanic craters to unravel the mysteries hidden deep within the Earth’s interior, blending scientific inquiry with thrilling adventu…
Level B2Science FictionA Husband for My WifeTwo lifelong rivals, bound by friendship and bitter competition, find their tangled pasts resurfacing around Vera, the woman they both love.
Level B2Science FictionA Columbus of SpaceAn eccentric inventor unlocks a secret power that could revolutionize humanity, yet chooses to use it for an extraordinary and mysterious cosmic adventure.