CEFR B2 · Upper-intermediate
Read Upper-intermediate Classics in English (B2)
7164 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 £19,000, Zula and Zoraida: A Romance of the Harem and the Great Sahara. 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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Level B2MysteryThree Sides of Paradise GreenIn a quiet town where nothing seems to happen, two teenage girls begin keeping journals at the urging of their inspiring teacher, uncovering secrets and mysteries lurking beneath t…
Level B2AdventureThree Sailor Boys; or, Adrift in the PacificThree boys find themselves stranded in a small boat far from their ship, facing a brewing storm and the vast, unforgiving Pacific.
Level B2PoetryThree Minute StoriesDelight in charming tales and rhymes where playful kittens host moonlit parties and a boy named Tommy meets the New Year, who offers him a chance to change his ways with magical le…
Level B2ClassicsThree Men: A NovelIn a remote forest, Antipa Lunev renounces his sinful life for eight years of silent prayer as a hermit, leaving his rebellious son Jakov to grapple with a tarnished legacy and a v…
Level B2ClassicsThree Lives: Stories of The Good Anna, Melanctha and The Gentle LenaAmid the bustling streets of Bridgepoint, Anna fiercely manages a chaotic household filled with stray dogs, shifting servants, and tough bargains, all while navigating a life marke…
Level B2HistoricalThree Little Women: A Story for GirlsAmidst a gloomy, rain-soaked afternoon in Riveredge, spirited Jean Carruth longs to escape the confines of home and explore, determined to brave the weather for fresh air and a vis…
Level B2HistoricalThree Little Women's Success: A Story for GirlsIn the charming town of Riveredge, spirited Jean Carruth and her determined family navigate the challenges of youth, ambition, and independence, set against the vibrant backdrop of…
Level B2Children'sThree Little CousinsAs rain clears, Molly eagerly awaits the arrival of her adventurous cousin Polly from a distant ranch, along with their jovial Uncle Dick.
Level B2ClassicsThree Hats: A Farcical Comedy in Three ActsIn a rain-soaked drawing-room, a mix of mistaken identities, secret cigars, and a mysterious hat sparks chaos among a master, his friend, and their lively servant—just as the mistr…
Level B2Children'sThree Girls from SchoolThree schoolgirls—Priscilla, Mabel, and Annie—face unexpected challenges as letters bring news that could change their futures, testing their friendship and dreams amid the shelter…
Level B2ClassicsThree Elephant Power, and Other StoriesA skilled but eccentric chauffeur spins a wild yarn about Henery, a bushman turned motor enthusiast who trades his wood and water job for the thrill of driving and owning a powerfu…
Level B2Children'sThree Bright Girls: A Story of Chance and MischanceThree spirited siblings navigate lively mishaps and heartfelt moments, from fiery chestnut contests to family dinners, all while growing closer through chance and mischance in a wa…
Level B2AdventureThree Boys; Or, The Chiefs of the Clan MackhaiAt the ancient Dunroe Castle, young Kenneth Mackhai navigates clan rivalries and family expectations amid the rugged Scottish landscape.
Level B2AdventureThree Boys in the Wild North LandThree boys from different lands embark on a thrilling adventure to the remote northern wilderness, guided by the experienced Mr.
Level B2RomanceThreads gathered upYears after her father's disgrace and death, Virgie has built a peaceful life in San Francisco—until a mysterious, bedraggled stranger arrives on a stormy night claiming to be her…
Level B2RomanceThose Dale GirlsTwo lively sisters navigate the challenges of college life, society expectations, and family worries as they settle into a new town and try to bring joy to their preoccupied father…
Level B2RomanceThose Brewster ChildrenAmid the cozy chaos of a winter afternoon, a mother’s gentle authority is tested by the spirited antics of her three lively children.
Level B2RomanceThorns of regretIn a tale of ambition and shattered love, a self-made man marries for wealth but neglects the wife who secures his fortune, setting the stage for a gripping drama of regret, betray…
Level B2AdventureThomas Jefferson BrownA carefree wanderer with a noble past, Thomas Jefferson Brown drifts through life spreading cheer and kindness, until a chance encounter with a captivating woman stirs something de…
Level B2Children'sThistle and Rose: A Story for GirlsA young girl leaves her quiet London life and strict governess behind to embrace the unknown countryside, new relatives, and the promise of friendship and freedom at Waverley.
Level B2PhilosophyThis Simian WorldExplore a world where humanity's simian ancestry shapes civilization's quirks and limitations, as two friends ponder the evolutionary forces that forged our species and the curious…
Level B2Science FictionThis One ProblemOn a lawless asteroid outpost, comptroller Marc Polder balances fragile alliances with criminals to protect vital resources amid growing threats of piracy and war, while idealistic…
Level B2MysteryThis House to LetIn a quiet London square, an empty house with a broken window hides a mysterious secret.
Level B2Science FictionThirty Degrees CattywonkusNewlyweds Ernie and Melinee move into a vast house where an extra door mysteriously appears and disappears, shrouding their home—and their lives—in unsettling uncertainty.
Level B2ClassicsThirteen Years of a Busy Woman's LifeA man on the brink of despair finds unexpected hope in a chance encounter and a transformative book, inspiring a woman to chronicle her own struggles and resilience after sudden ha…
Level B2MysteryThieves' Wit: An Everyday Detective StoryAn unassuming man in his thirties leaves behind a dull clerical life to become a detective, dreaming of high-class cases while navigating the vibrant theatre world.
Level B2RomanceThey Looked and Loved; Or, Won by FaithA beautiful but penniless girl faces a desperate choice when an old, wealthy miser offers her a life of luxury in exchange for marriage.
Level B2ClassicsThere's not a bathing suit in Russia & other bare factsDive into a witty, satirical journey through post-revolution Russia, where exiled nobility navigate new lives far from their royal titles.
Level B2Science FictionThere Will Be School TomorrowIn a future where robotic teachers have replaced all humans, children suddenly vanish from schools without explanation, leaving parents desperate and fearful as the machines begin…
Level B2ClassicsTheodosia ErnestA thoughtful young boy questions the varied practices of baptism he witnesses, challenging tradition with a desire to seek truth in scripture.
Level B2HistoricalTheobald, the Iron-Hearted; Or, Love to EnemiesIn the midst of a brutal 15th-century battle, a young boy and his grandfather discover a wounded chevalier left for dead.
Level B2HistoricalThen Marched the BraveIn the turmoil of 1776 Manhattan, a crippled boy yearns to prove his bravery as his mother mourns lost sons and battles fierce loyalty to freedom.
Level B2RomanceTheir YesterdaysA young man faces the loss of his childhood home and the weight of growing into manhood, while a woman similarly revisits her past.
Level B2ClassicsThe £1,000,000 bank-note, and other new storiesA penniless clerk washed ashore in London becomes the subject of a wealthy brothers’ wager when they entrust him with a million-pound bank-note, testing whether he can survive thir…
Level B2Children'sThe yule logA curious boy dreams of visiting a radiant star and is gifted with silver wings by an angel, granting him magical flights to a wondrous celestial realm.
Level B2Children'sThe youngest princessThree sisters huddle by the fire on a snowy evening, sharing tales of princesses and love for their father, while the youngest, Margerie, contemplates the cleverness and surprises…
Level B2AdventureThe young volcano explorersFive adventurous American boys and their professor set sail from Venezuela to explore the volcanic islands of the West Indies, encountering political upheaval, natural disasters, a…
Level B2Children'sThe young ship builderA young girl grows up amidst family secrets and shifting loyalties on Groundnut Hill, navigating the clash between faith, art, and identity as her mother remarries and life takes u…
Level B2Children'sThe young reporterAn eager young printer faces a tough choice between steady work at the sawmill and pursuing his dream as a reporter.
Level B2Science FictionThe young naval captainAs the United States faces war declared by the entire world in 1936, young machinist Oscar Pelham races against time to help build advanced warships that might turn the tide.
Level B2AdventureThe young master of Hyson HallAt Hyson Hall, young Philip Berkeley spends summers exploring the wild Green Swamp and learning life’s lessons under the watchful eye of his uncle, Godfrey.
Level B2RomanceThe wooing of LeolaA lavish reception sets the stage for Jessie Stirling’s determined quest to win back Chester Olyphant’s love, complicated by the mysterious charm of Leola Mead, whose wild beauty t…
Level B2Children'sThe wonderful Christmas in Pumpkin Delight LaneA young boy faces a choice between finishing his endless farm chores or joining the circus parade passing by his home.
Level B2MysteryThe woman of mysteryA devastating explosion at General de Trémont’s secret laboratory sparks a tense investigation into sabotage and military intrigue, as a determined colonel and his detective race t…
Level B2ClassicsThe wolf packAmid the wild, echoing hills and melting snows of the Canadian north, a devoted nurse guides a spirited toddler on a journey away from city life toward the freedom of the wildernes…
Level B2AdventureThe wolf huntersIn the frozen Canadian wilderness, a wounded bull moose races against a relentless wolf pack, while a young hunter named Wabi struggles through the bitter cold, driven by survival…
Level B2AdventureThe wizard's caveTwo brothers, orphaned and confined to a schoolhouse for the holidays, receive an unexpected letter promising an escape to the wild caves and broad sands of Cornwall.
Level B2FantasyThe windfairies, and other talesA lonely miller’s daughter, Lucilla, discovers enchanting windfairies who teach her to dance with magical lightness—on the condition she keeps their secret forever.