CEFR B1 · Intermediate
Read Intermediate Classics in English (B1)
7 books graded at CEFR B1 (intermediate) (including Elementary A2 titles) — learn English by reading the stories worth reading at exactly your level. Tap any word for an instant translation, listen to the narration, and save the vocabulary you meet. Start with a free sample.
What are the best B1 books to read in English?
The best B1 books to read in English are well-known classics whose own language sits at that level — start with Moon-madness, and other fantasies, Moo cow tales and Mixed pickles. Each is the complete book, labelled CEFR B1 (intermediate), with tap-to-translate, narration and saved vocabulary, so you read a real story while building the English you actually meet in it.
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| Title | Chapters | CEFR |
|---|---|---|
| Moon-madness, and other fantasies | 9 | B1 |
| Kilo : being the love story of Eliph' Hewlitt, book agent | 19 | B1 |
| Jean Craig Finds Romance | 19 | B1 |
| Betrothed for a day: Or, Queenie Trevalyn's love test | 50 | B1 |
| A perfect gentleman | 1 | B1 |
| Little Women; Or, Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy | 47 | B1 |
| The Blue Castle: a novel | 46 | B1 |
Level B1RomanceMoon-madness, and other fantasiesIn Paris, a young American man becomes mesmerized by a haunting portrait of a mysterious woman known as "Our Lady of Red Lips," whose lovers all meet untimely deaths.
Level B1RomanceKilo : being the love story of Eliph' Hewlitt, book agentA devoted book agent journeys through rural Iowa, armed with an encyclopedia and dreams of love, as he navigates the challenges of selling knowledge—and perhaps winning a heart—at…
Level B1RomanceJean Craig Finds RomanceAn aspiring artist torn between her dreams and a budding romance, Jean Craig navigates family adventures and unexpected challenges in their new country home, while her spirited sis…
Level B1RomanceBetrothed for a day: Or, Queenie Trevalyn's love testAt Newport’s final grand ball, the enchanting Miss Trevalyn captivates all, especially a mysterious, handsome stranger whose identity intrigues the entire season’s fashionable crow…
Level B1RomanceA perfect gentlemanA rugged stranger known as Joe rides into Oakwood and falls for Carol, a strong-willed woman who demands a perfect gentleman—mild, courteous, and above all, never to fight.
Level B1Children'sLittle Women; Or, Meg, Jo, Beth, and AmyThe classic childrens novel by Louisa May Alcott.
Level B1RomanceThe Blue Castle: a novelThe classic romance novel by L.