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 Nest in the Honeysuckles, and other StoriesA young boy and his mother watch a robin build its nest in a honeysuckle, discovering the wonders of nature and the loving care that guides even the smallest creatures.
Level B2AdventureThe Nerve of Foley, and Other Railroad StoriesTensions rise as a daring strike by railroad engineers threatens to paralyze a vast rail network across seven states.
Level B2ClassicsThe Nature FakerA heartbroken man turns from lost love to a passionate devotion to nature, creating a wild sanctuary where he finds solace among animals and landscapes.
Level B2MysteryThe Mystery of the SycamoreCurtis Keefe, a sharp yet courteous secretary, receives a mysterious letter simply instructing him to "Come," sparking a compelling intrigue tied to political ambitions and hidden…
Level B2MysteryThe Mystery of the Ravenspurs: A Romance and Detective Story of Thibet and EnglandA noble family trapped in their ancestral fortress faces a relentless and mysterious assassin who kills them one by one, despite ironclad defenses and unwavering vigilance.
Level B2MysteryThe Mystery of the Hasty ArrowA chilling scene unfolds in a grand museum where a young woman lies dead, pierced by an arrow, and a mysterious witness remains silent, consumed by horror.
Level B2MysteryThe Mystery of the Green RayAs war looms over England in 1914, four friends confront the harsh reality of duty and uncertainty, their annual river trip shadowed by the looming conflict.
Level B2MysteryThe Mystery of the Fifteen SoundsA young boy joins his brilliant cousin’s scientific research lab, where modern pioneers battle diseases and environmental threats.
Level B2MysteryThe Mystery of the Deserted VillageAs the St.
Level B2MysteryThe Mystery of Monastery FarmA daring theft at the Bank of England leaves a million-pound package mysteriously vanished under tight security.
Level B2MysteryThe Mystery of MaryA young man’s shortcut along forbidden train tracks turns into a tense encounter when a frightened woman appears, seeking protection from an unknown danger in the city’s shadows.
Level B2MysteryThe Mystery of Lost River CanyonA young gentleman receives a mysterious telegram that will change his life forever, sending him westward to a desolate home.
Level B2MysteryThe Mystery of Cleverly: A Story for BoysWhen a group of boys barricade their schoolhouse for a frolic, young Herbert devises a clever plan to break the siege and protect their frail teacher.
Level B2MysteryThe Mystery of Arnold HallA mysterious benefactor sends Patricia Randall a thousand-dollar check to fund her year at Granard College, setting her on a path of intrigue and secrecy.
Level B2MysteryThe Mystery at Camp LenapeAt Camp Lenape, mischief and rivalry erupt as the Utway twins spark a chaotic battle among tents, turning a quiet Sunday afternoon into a lively clash.
Level B2MysteryThe Mystery QueenA wealthy father warns of hidden dangers surrounding his daughter, whose heart belongs to a daring young aviator lacking fortune.
Level B2MysteryThe Mystery Hunters at the Haunted LodgeFour high school friends, dubbed the Mystery Hunters, have already solved school thefts, but when a chilling threat from the disgraced culprit looms, their next adventure leads the…
Level B2MysteryThe Mystery GirlIn the scholarly town of Corinth, a newly elected university president navigates the tensions between tradition and progress while preparing to marry a charming widow, stirring int…
Level B2MysteryThe Mystery Boys and the Secret of the Golden SunThree adventurous boys, united by past thrilling escapades, face a new challenge in Mexico: uncovering the fate of a missing girl amidst suspicious watchers and ancient mines.
Level B2MysteryThe Mystery Boys and the Inca GoldWhen a mysterious letter from Peru surfaces, Cliff and his friends are drawn into a dangerous quest involving ancient Inca gold, secret messages, and shadowy strangers determined t…
Level B2MysteryThe Mystery Boys and Captain Kidd's MessageThree adventurous boys on a Jamaican plantation uncover mysterious clues tied to pirates and ancient Carib relics, as a mysterious local boy’s strange behavior hints at a new, thri…
Level B2MysteryThe Mysterious ThreeAn unexpected visitor claiming to be "Mr.
Level B2FantasyThe Mysterious Shin ShiraA peculiar little yellow dwarf suddenly appears in a writer’s room, claiming to be a fairy cursed to vanish or appear at whim for centuries.
Level B2RomanceThe Mysterious RiderAmid the rugged Colorado mountains, a young woman named Columbine faces a haunting secret about her past and an unexpected future as her guardian reveals a shocking truth—and a for…
Level B2Children'sThe Mysterious Basket; or, The Foundling. A Story for Boys and GirlsIn a quiet village inn, a mysterious woman arrives carrying a carefully packed basket, sparking suspicion and curiosity.
Level B2MysteryThe Mysteries of Heron Dyke: A Novel of Incident. Volume 3 (of 3)A shocking murder disrupts the quiet of Heron Dyke when Hubert Stone is found dead, stabbed near the stolen family jewels.
Level B2AdventureThe Mutineers: A Tale of Old Days at Sea and of Adventures in the Far East as Benjamin Lathrop Set It Down Some Sixty Years AgoA determined young man convinces his wary father to let him join a sea voyage to Canton, stepping into a world of adventure, mutiny, and far-flung dangers aboard the ship Island Pr…
Level B2AdventureThe Musket Boys of Old BostonIn the tense days before the American Revolution, two boys in Concord spy a mysterious youth igniting a secret signal, sparking their curiosity and plunging them into the thrilling…
Level B2ClassicsThe Music Master; Novelized from the PlayA once-celebrated conductor faces the harsh reality of fading passion and financial hardship, as his orchestra dismisses rehearsal before a crucial premiere.
Level B2MysteryThe MuckerRaised in Chicago’s roughest alleys, Billy Byrne fights his way from street scrapper to a man determined to master the art of combat—where loyalty, survival, and a harsh world coll…
Level B2Children'sThe Moving Picture Girls in War Plays: Or, The Sham Battles at Oak FarmTwo sisters prepare for adventures at Oak Farm, where hiking and Civil War reenactments promise excitement and challenges.
Level B2AdventureThe Moving Picture Girls at Sea: or, A Pictured Shipwreck That Became RealTwo sisters navigate the thrilling yet exhausting world of early moving picture filmmaking, balancing daring outdoor scenes and backstage dramas while preparing for a day filled wi…
Level B2AdventureThe Moving Picture Girls at Rocky Ranch: Or, Great Days Among the CowboysTwo sisters dive into the thrilling world of early cinema, balancing fashion, family, and the excitement of moving pictures.
Level B2AdventureThe Moving Picture Girls at Oak Farm: or, Queer Happenings While Taking Rural PlaysA lively troupe of city actors and girls heads to Oak Farm to film rural scenes for a new play, encountering the charms and challenges of country life.
Level B2AdventureThe Moving Picture Girls Under the Palms: Or Lost in the Wilds of FloridaA troupe of young actors embarks on an adventurous filming journey from New York to the wilds of Florida, facing unexpected challenges in a land of palms, alligators, and untamed n…
Level B2AdventureThe Moving Picture Girls Snowbound: Or, The Proof on the FilmTwo sisters navigate the challenges of their father’s mysterious delay and their own ambitions in the enchanting world of early moving pictures, all set against the wintry backdrop…
Level B2MysteryThe Moving FingerA mysterious boy who finds meaning in twilight visions crosses paths with a powerful landowner, sparking a bargain that promises to reveal hidden truths beneath the fading light.
Level B2Science FictionThe Mouthpiece of ZituA doctor confronts a strange patient who claims to be Jason Croft, a man believed dead yet speaking of astral travel and a distant planet called Palos.
Level B2Children'sThe Mouse's WeddingIn a peaceful mouse household, a careful match is made between gentle Fukutaro and lovely Hatsuka, as their families prepare for a traditional wedding filled with rituals, gifts, a…
Level B2PoetryThe Mouse and the Christmas CakeA clever little mouse makes a cozy home inside a festive Christmas cake shaped like Windsor Castle, only to cause a joyful stir when her presence is discovered during a holiday gat…
Level B2FantasyThe Mouse and The MoonbeamOn Christmas Eve, a lively little mauve mouse eagerly awaits Santa Claus, sharing tales of her family’s past and their cautious encounters with a cunning cat lurking nearby.
Level B2Children'sThe Mouse Miller and other storiesOn a snowy Christmas Eve in Coblentz, a kind-hearted baker faces eviction and hardship but finds unexpected friendship and hope amid the festive struggle.
Level B2ClassicsThe Mountain School-TeacherIn a rugged mountain wilderness where paths fade into forest, a young man ventures through ancient woods while a small boy struggles to protect his precious cargo on a slow-moving…
Level B2AdventureThe Mountain DivideIn the rugged frontier town of Medicine Bend, a determined young telegraph operator clashes with rowdy locals as he manages the chaos of a nascent railroad hub, setting the stage f…
Level B2AdventureThe Motor Scout: A Story of Adventure in South AmericaIn the Peruvian Andes, daring young Tim O'Hagan rides his motor-bicycle through the town of San Rosario, thrilling locals and risking danger with his wild spirit.
Level B2AdventureThe Motor Rangers' Wireless StationThree adventurous friends set up a wireless station on isolated Goat Island, eager to catch their first thrilling signal.
Level B2MysteryThe Motor Rangers' Cloud CruiserThree adventurous youths aboard their gas-powered cruiser face mysterious islands and powerful currents that defy their charts, drawing them toward a boiling, rocky chasm in the Pa…
Level B2AdventureThe Motor Rangers on Blue Water; or, The Secret of the DerelictYoung adventurers race to transport a precious box of sapphires safely by motorboat along the rugged Pacific coast, evading outlaws and braving the wild sea in a thrilling quest th…