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 B2Mystery'Doc.' GordonA young, ambitious physician embarks on a 25-mile walk to begin his medical career in a small town, filled with hopeful energy and a sense of purpose.
Level B2Classics'Charge It': Keeping Up With HarryA whirlwind tale of Harry Swift, a man who races through life with reckless speed, charging everything on credit while chasing endless social engagements and daring adventures.
Level B2Science Fiction$1,000 a PlateOn Mars, a prestigious Observatory battles costly ruined photographic plates caused by nearby casino fireworks.
Level B2Romance"Wanted, a Young Lady" : A Farce, in One ActIn an old country mansion, a young man arrives to find his absent relatives and a quirky servant who’s anything but helpful—soon, mistaken identities and family secrets set the sta…
Level B2Children's"Us, and our donkey"A lively family moves to a new village, where a spirited girl named Grisel navigates childhood, family changes, and intriguing neighbors—alongside their mischievous donkey—in a tal…
Level B2Historical"To let"A young woman joins her brother’s family in colonial Lucknow, where the dazzling social life masks the harsh realities of the Indian summer and the struggles of an Anglo-Indian hou…
Level B2Children's"Thy kingdom come."A grieving young girl struggles to find comfort after her mother's death, facing sorrow and responsibility while learning the true meaning of faith and love.
Level B2Classics"The land of the sky"A family debates a summer journey into the wild, elevated mountains of Western North Carolina, seeking fresh air and breathtaking scenery far from fashionable resorts.
Level B2Historical"Run To Seed": 1891In the aftermath of the Civil War, a poor Southern family struggles with loss, poverty, and the weight of history as they try to rebuild their shattered lives amidst judgment and h…
Level B2Historical"Puffing Billy" and the Prize "Rocket": or, the story of the Stephensons and our Railways.Follow the humble beginnings of George Stephenson, a coal miner’s son with a keen mind and compassionate heart, as he rises through hardship to shape the future of railways and ste…
Level B2Adventure"Old Mary": 1901In a remote island village, a young trader joins a spirited family on a hunting trip to visit Old Mary, a resilient and respected matriarch whose tales of courage and survival prom…
Level B2Classics"Old Harmless"In a remote mountain gulch, Old Harmless clings to his cabin and dreams of a hidden gold ledge, finding solace in the steadfast companionship of trees and his loyal partners, David…
Level B2Classics"O Thou, My Austria!"In a tranquil Austrian country-seat, a proud major wrestles with his past and present, from a misappropriated manuscript to lingering echoes of defeat and domestic tensions, weavin…
Level B2Children's"No place like home"In a lonely, crumbling hut by the woods, Ishmael grows up surrounded by nature's quiet wonders, under the care of his devoted mother Ruth, whose faith and resilience shape their hu…
Level B2Children's"It's all real true"In cold, rain-soaked London, young Molly struggles to care for her ailing father while navigating the harsh realities of poverty and hope.
Level B2Classics"Impromptu"; or, How to Think on Your FeetLearn to think and speak spontaneously with practical exercises designed to boost mental agility, confidence, and eloquence.
Level B2Poetry"Horse Sense" in Verses TenseSharp-witted verses unveil the everyday struggles and ironies of life, from a tireless hen to the weary milkman’s dawn duties.
Level B2Adventure"Forward, March": A Tale of the Spanish-American WarIn the tense days before the Spanish-American War, Ridge Norris—a gentle, cultured man torn between luxury and duty—faces family conflicts and political intrigue, while the call to…
Level B2Classics"Fin Tireur": 1905Stranded in a Sahara sandstorm, a lone French innkeeper known as "Fin Tireur" reveals a haunting past and a fierce bond with the desert where his daughter lies buried—offering a ta…
Level B2Romance"Farewell"An impoverished orphan and shop assistant encounters a graceful, aristocratic lady who unknowingly drops a precious purse, sparking an unexpected connection that challenges social…
Level B2Classics"Erb"In a vibrant Southwark Park gathering, a young railway worker rises to address fellow laborers with candid questions and bold truths about their hopes and struggles, challenging bo…
Level B2Children's"Carrots:" Just a Little BoyIn a modest household bustling with six children, the youngest, Carrots, stands out not for remarkable deeds but for his fiery curls and independent spirit.
Level B2Adventure"Boy" the Wandering Dog: Adventures of a Fox-TerrierA wandering fox-terrier arrives in bustling New York City, seeking friendship and survival amid wary street dogs and shadowed alleys.
Level B2Historical"Bobbie", a Story of the ConfederacyOn a grand Southern plantation before the Civil War, cheerful young Bobbie, marked by a broken nose and boundless courage, grows up amid lavish horse races and deep bonds, while hi…
Level B2Classics"As Gold in the Furnace" : A College StoryAt St.
Level B2Mystery"And That's How It Was, Officer"When gangsters vanish mysteriously in Morton City, Homer Nicholas recounts a whirlwind of events involving his eccentric uncle, a secret serum, and an unlikely wedding that may hol…
Level B2Romance"A Daily Rate."On her birthday, Celia Murray waits in a dreary boarding house for a letter that might change her lonely life, finding small comfort in mending worn clothes and imagining the warmt…
Level B2Science FictionA Honeymoon in SpaceThe classic science-fiction novel by George Chetwynd Griffith.
Level B2RomanceA Romance of Billy-Goat HillThe classic romance novel by Alice Caldwell Hegan Rice.
Level B2AdventureAdventures of Huckleberry FinnThe classic adventure novel by Mark Twain.
Level B2AdventureAround the World in Eighty DaysPhileas Fogg wagers his fortune on circling the globe in just eighty days.
Level B2AdventureCatrionaThe classic romance novel by Robert Louis Stevenson.
Level B2HorrorFrankensteinA young scientist builds a living being from death — and abandons what he makes.
Level B2MysteryFriday, the Thirteenth: A NovelThe classic mystery novel by Thomas William Lawson.
Level B2AdventureKidnappedThe classic adventure novel by Robert Louis Stevenson.
Level B2HistoricalLife on the MississippiThe classic adventure novel by Mark Twain.
Level B2AdventureRoughing ItThe classic adventure novel by Mark Twain.
Level B2AdventureThe Adventures of Tom SawyerMischief, caves and buried treasure along the Mississippi River.
Level B2RomanceThe Blue Lagoon: A RomanceThe classic romance novel by H.
Level B2AdventureThe Call of the WildStolen into the Yukon gold rush, a dog heeds the ancient call of the wild.
Level B2MysteryThe Complete Sherlock HolmesDeduction, fog and gaslight — the complete canon of the world's first consulting detective.
Level B2AdventureThe Count of Monte CristoBetrayed and imprisoned, Edmond Dantès escapes to engineer a decade-spanning revenge.
Level B2MysteryThe Daughter of Anderson CrowThe classic mystery novel by George Barr McCutcheon.
Level B2RomanceThe Enchanted AprilThe classic romance novel by Elizabeth Von Arnim.
Level B2ClassicsThe Great GatsbyJazz-Age longing on Long Island, and the green light across the bay.
Level B2MysteryThe Green MummyThe classic mystery novel by Fergus Hume.
Level B2RomanceThe Landloper: The Romance of a Man on FootThe classic romance novel by Holman Day.
Level B2GothicThe Phantom of the OperaThe classic mystery novel by Gaston Leroux.