CEFR B2 · Upper-intermediate
Read Upper-intermediate Classics in English (B2)
10 books graded at CEFR B2 (upper-intermediate) — 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 B2 books to read in English?
The best B2 books to read in English are well-known classics whose own language sits at that level — start with The Boy Inventors and the Vanishing Gun, The Boy Inventor's Wireless Triumph and The Boy Hunters of Kentucky. Each is the complete book, labelled CEFR B2 (upper-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 |
|---|---|---|
| The Apology | 3 | B2 |
| Man Made | 1 | B2 |
| Lay Morals, and Other Papers | 39 | B2 |
| Heretics | 21 | B2 |
| God's Country: The Trail to Happiness | 6 | B2 |
| Every-day heroism | 1 | B2 |
| Born Again | 1 | B2 |
| Allegories of Life | 24 | B2 |
| Adventures in Friendship | 14 | B2 |
| A little philosophy of life | 1 | B2 |
Level B2HistoricalThe ApologySocrates faces trial with unwavering conviction, defending a life spent in pursuit of justice and truth while embracing death as preferable to a decline into senility.
Level B2Science FictionMan MadeA veteran astronaut with prosthetic limbs shares his extraordinary life spanning centuries, exploring distant planets and confronting the challenges of advanced synthetic body part…
Level B2PhilosophyLay Morals, and Other PapersExplore profound reflections on courage, compassion, and humanity as a traveler confronts the harsh realities of leprosy in remote islands, challenging societal fears and embracing…
Level B2PhilosophyHereticsExplore a provocative critique of modern society’s shifting values, where being “heretical” means clarity and courage, and “orthodoxy” implies error.
Level B2PhilosophyGod's Country: The Trail to HappinessAlone in a remote wilderness cabin, a man reflects on humanity’s restless search for spiritual truth amid a world torn by doubt and division, as he prepares to share his personal d…
Level B2PhilosophyEvery-day heroismA young boy battles a day filled with setbacks and frustration, learning from his mother that true heroism lies in conquering inner struggles and mastering self-control amidst life…
Level B2PhilosophyBorn AgainA man reflects on an act of selfless kindness witnessed on a Detroit street, inspiring a life story filled with travel, conflict, and a quest for truth beyond conventional beliefs.
Level B2PhilosophyAllegories of LifeIn a quiet valley, a set of church bells grows restless, yearning for change and new purpose beyond their familiar chimes—while a dying boy longs to hear their Christmas music one…
Level B2PhilosophyAdventures in FriendshipA chance encounter with a friendly stranger sparks a reflective journey into the true meaning of fellowship and belonging beyond secret societies.
Level B2PhilosophyA little philosophy of lifeExplore timeless reflections on life’s fleeting nature, the wisdom found in love, and the lessons shaped by adversity, all woven through the tender bond between generations discove…