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 B2Children'sThe high school rivalsAt Baxter High, new student James Bronson faces teasing and rivalry as he joins the prestigious Second Form, while the arrival of star athlete Bart Montgomery sparks competition an…
Level B2HistoricalThe hidden treasureIn 1527 Bridgewater, a kind-hearted baker supports a struggling family caught between old religious traditions and new beliefs, while his children face uncertain futures shaped by…
Level B2PoetryThe hermit thrushAmid blue hills and whispering pines, a solitary thrush sings in the twilight, evoking the serene beauty and gentle arrival of spring through vivid, lyrical imagery.
Level B2ClassicsThe hermit of Turkey HollowIn a remote shanty, a hermit and a tramp debate life, death, and the unseen worlds beyond, where ghosts and souls take wing like moths and butterflies.
Level B2AdventureThe hermit hunter of the wildsIn a quiet farmhouse, young Tommy Talisker drifts into a world where firewood speaks of ancient trees and seasons past, hinting at adventures waiting beyond his modest life.
Level B2Children'sThe heiress of McGregorMarion McGregor returns to her ancestral home, burdened by family hardships and a legacy tied to leased lands and old traditions.
Level B2ClassicsThe heel of AchillesA sharp-witted twelve-year-old girl, Lydia, navigates life as an orphan whose family values her more as a symbol of loss than for who she truly is, challenging the expectations pla…
Level B2Children'sThe heart of an orphanAn orphan girl writes heartfelt letters to her unknown mother, sharing her struggles and hopes from a crowded Christian asylum where love is scarce and the pain of separation linge…
Level B2ClassicsThe heart of Happy HollowIn a bustling Negro quarter, Robinson Asbury rises from bootblack to barber and lawyer, becoming a powerful community leader who defies expectations by staying true to his roots.
Level B2MysteryThe haunter of the ringA man haunted by the dark legacy of his ancestor faces terrifying attempts on his life by his seemingly gentle wife, plunging him into a chilling mystery of past crimes and superna…
Level B2AdventureThe happy sixSix spirited children forge a new club, The Happy Six, as they face the exciting possibility of a sea voyage from sunny California to Europe, blending adventure with friendship and…
Level B2Children'sThe happiness of HazelbrookIn the humble village of Hazelbrook, a widowed mother and her children face daily struggles with courage and faith, as young Katie learns the true meaning of duty, patience, and th…
Level B2RomanceThe handsome BrandonsAmidst the fading glory of Castle Brandon and the shadow of the fierce De Lacys of Angry, a struggling family clings to their ancestral lands and secrets.
Level B2MysteryThe hand of powerAmid the haunting desolation of Dartmoor, a tense journey through storm and shadows introduces Betty Carew to mysterious figures and dark secrets lurking beyond Princetown.
Level B2AdventureThe great Pike's Peak rushAs thousands swarm toward the Pike's Peak gold fields in 1859, young Terry Richards faces a tempting choice between the hard life of the family ranch and the wild promise of striki…
Level B2AdventureThe gray godBroke and stranded in the tropical Fiji Islands, Bob Stanton faces desperation and danger amid vibrant island life.
Level B2MysteryThe gray brotherhoodChester Fay, an underworld prince, is thrust into a deadly mystery when a high-profile diplomat is found murdered under strange circumstances.
Level B2AdventureThe golden story bookIn the tense days before Waterloo, young Jean le Grand must race against time to warn the English General of a deadly trap, facing danger, betrayal, and impossible odds on a desper…
Level B2Children'sThe golden pennies, and other storiesDiscover heartfelt tales where simple acts reveal profound lessons: from the true value of giving golden pennies to the mischievous adventures of Old Tom, the cat, whose surprising…
Level B2FantasyThe golden heart, and other fairy storiesA restless boy slips beneath the waves, guided by a mysterious fish, to explore a magical underwater world where a lonely princess is trapped on a desolate rock, guarded by a fears…
Level B2Children'sThe gold thimbleWhen Mary, a hardworking gardener’s daughter, visits the grand house of her employer, a treasured gold thimble mysteriously disappears, sparking a gentle tale of kindness, trust, a…
Level B2AdventureThe gold rock of the ChippewaIn 1775 near the Great Lakes, two American brothers face judgment from a Chippewa tribe torn between hostility and hospitality.
Level B2Science FictionThe gods of MarsA man long believed dead returns with a secret: the power to travel between planets at will.
Level B2MysteryThe goddess: a demonAfter a night of heavy drinking and a suspicious game of cards with his friend Edwin Lawrence, a man wakes haunted by a disturbing dream that blurs the line between reality and the…
Level B2RomanceThe glad ladyA spirited American girl arrives in northern Spain with her sister and friend, ready to explore mountain villages, fiestas, and ancient monasteries—but she’s most eager to discover…
Level B2ClassicsThe girl with the green eyesIn a world of lavish weddings and hidden secrets, a young couple’s secret marriage and the burdens they carry threaten to unravel their lives.
Level B2RomanceThe girl he lovedTorn between a manipulative stepmother’s schemes and her own heart, a young woman risks everything for a secret love with a handsome, penniless hussar amid the pressures of family…
Level B2MysteryThe girl from HollywoodA tense horseback ride through California hills masks deeper mysteries as a man struggles with his drinking and a woman senses hidden dangers in the mountains.
Level B2ClassicsThe girl at Silver ThistleIn the remote desert station of Silver Thistle, Nevada Buckley’s quiet life revolves around the comings and goings of trains, especially the mysterious "Special" that might hold un…
Level B2HistoricalThe freed boy in AlabamaIn post-Civil War Alabama, young Tom Alson wrestles with a choice between pursuing an education and accepting hard labor on a plantation.
Level B2HistoricalThe foster-sistersIn a sunlit convent in Provence, a young girl recalls her childhood filled with secret corners, whispered histories, and the gentle care of Mother Prudentia.
Level B2HistoricalThe fortunes of FifiIn 1804 Paris, Mademoiselle Fifi rises to become the leading lady of the Imperial Theater, navigating the treacherous world of ambition, flirtations, and power struggles behind the…
Level B2Children'sThe fortunate calamityA family faces unexpected challenges when Aunt Elsie, long cared for by a devoted companion, must find a new home—bringing old tensions and secrets to the surface in a household al…
Level B2AdventureThe fort in the wildernessYoung hunters navigate the dangers of the Virginia wilderness amid rising tensions between settlers and Native tribes led by Chief Pontiac.
Level B2AdventureThe fool of the familyThirteen-year-old Tommy’s good intentions lead to chaos at home, as his zeal turns simple chores into disasters.
Level B2HistoricalThe fog princesIn a stately Welsh castle blending ancient grandeur with modern comforts, the Earl of St.
Level B2AdventureThe flying chanceA young naval ensign with a passion for flying faces rejection due to imperfect eyesight, forcing him to abandon his dreams of aviation and confront the harsh realities of military…
Level B2Children'sThe fireside story bookTwo young nephews, raised with opposite values—one wasteful, one thrifty—come to their uncle’s new home, where lessons of economy and foresight unfold through simple, everyday chal…
Level B2RomanceThe finding of Jasper HoltA young woman’s uneasy train journey through harsh surroundings takes a turn when she meets Jasper Holt, a strong, mysterious man whose protective presence offers unexpected comfor…
Level B2ClassicsThe field of amber goldCaught in a fierce Dakota blizzard, John Grahame battles brutal cold and swirling snow to reach safety, only to discover a stranded stranger whose survival depends on a desperate g…
Level B2Science FictionThe eternal savageA primal hunter in a savage Stone Age jungle must prove his worth by facing a ferocious saber-toothed tiger, while a modern woman finds herself mysteriously drawn into this ancient…
Level B2AdventureThe eternal masculineIn the depths of the Canadian wilderness, a boy and his enigmatic guide, Josef, navigate ancient trails and hidden dangers, blending youthful curiosity with keen woodcraft as they…
Level B2RomanceThe entertaining story of King Brondé, his Lily and his RosebudIn a shimmering palace atop a winding mountain road, the Pale Lady, Queen of King Brondé, summons a magical fairy to bestow a special blessing upon her youngest child, weaving a ta…
Level B2MysteryThe enterprising burglarOn a bitter November night, a nervous crook tries to warn Detective-Inspector Strickland about a dangerous gang plotting war, but danger lurks in the misty shadows along the Embank…
Level B2Children'sThe dwarf's spectacles, and other fairy talesDiscover the secret behind the rose-bush’s thorns as a gentle nightingale seeks the perfect home, only to face danger from a cunning cat lurking nearby.
Level B2FantasyThe dream snakeA man haunted by a relentless dream finds himself trapped in a vivid African nightmare where a giant serpent prowls the grasslands, threatening his life and sanity as the line betw…
Level B2MysteryThe double daggerWhen rival detective Carl Lemberg unexpectedly calls for help on a mysterious family affair, Nat Ridley must set aside their rivalry to unravel a case that even he finds puzzling a…
Level B2RomanceThe doctor's daughterA young woman cares tenderly for her weary doctor father in a quiet country home, longing for connection and meaning amid loneliness.