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 B2AdventureThe Mark of the KnifeA newcomer dubbed "Teeny-bits" arrives at Ridgley School, where the mix of camaraderie and challenge promises an adventure filled with mystery, rivalry, and the struggle to find hi…
Level B2FantasyThe Mark of the BeastAfter the Lord's Second Coming, those left behind face the terrifying Tribulation under the Antichrist’s reign, confronted with the dreaded "Mark of the Beast.
Level B2MysteryThe Mansion of Mystery: Being a Certain Case of Importance, Taken from the Note-book of Adam Adams, Investigator and DetectiveA desperate young man seeks the help of a brilliant detective to prove a loved one's innocence amid a tangled web of suspicion and tragedy.
Level B2Children'sThe Manor SchoolIn a grand house with vast attics, thirteen-year-old Christian escapes a dull, unnoticed life by creating vivid adventures for her dolls and herself, blurring the lines between rea…
Level B2MysteryThe Mandarin's FanIn a venerable English mansion shadowed by ancient family curses and fading fortunes, a restless heir confronts mysteries both worldly and supernatural.
Level B2ClassicsThe Manager of the B. & A.: A NovelIn the quiet aftermath of a busy day at the struggling Buckhom and Antioch Railroad, a new manager named Oakley arrives, determined to bring order and prosperity to the neglected l…
Level B2ClassicsThe Man: A Story of To-dayIn a candid series of letters and chapters, a bold author challenges societal norms and reveals uncomfortable truths about the struggles between men and circumstances, exploring lo…
Level B2Children'sThe Man with the Pan-Pipes, and Other StoriesA delicate, bookish child finds her world transformed by her lively cousin’s haunting tales of gnomes, sprites, and the eerie Man with the Pan-Pipes, whose mysterious music lures c…
Level B2MysteryThe Man with the ClubfootA British officer with a knack for espionage infiltrates war-torn Germany to recover a compromising letter and uncover his brother’s fate, navigating danger, deception, and unexpec…
Level B2MysteryThe Man with the Black FeatherA mysterious man delivers a locked sandalwood box containing enigmatic manuscripts from the late Theophrastus Longuet, plunging a journalist into a haunting tale steeped in despair…
Level B2ClassicsThe Man with a ShadowIn a quiet Warwickshire rectory, tensions rise as a mysterious note and a forbidden kiss spark suspicions and secrets among the Salis family, threatening their peaceful existence w…
Level B2AdventureThe Man of the ForestIn the wild, untamed forests of the White Mountains, lone hunter Milt Dale navigates a land of beauty and danger, where a shadowy gang’s secret rendezvous threatens the fragile pea…
Level B2AdventureThe Man in the TwilightAmidst the rugged wilderness of Eastern Canada, two determined men face a brewing crisis as a ruthless adversary returns, threatening their hard-won fortune and forcing them into a…
Level B2MysteryThe Man in Ratcatcher, and Other StoriesA weathered horseman returns to the hunting fields, challenging the modern crowd with his old-fashioned skill and quiet resolve.
Level B2RomanceThe Man in Lonely LandA weary man battles loneliness and the fading health of his loyal dog in a cold, gray New York winter, surrounded by books but starved for warmth and companionship.
Level B2HistoricalThe Man in Gray: A Romance of North and SouthAmid the glittering halls of Arlington, young Southern society prepares for a grand ball as tensions over slavery mount in Washington.
Level B2MysteryThe Man from the CloudsStranded in a runaway observation balloon drifting toward the German coast at the start of World War I, two naval officers must rely on courage, quick wits, and a daring plan to su…
Level B2AdventureThe Man from Glengarry: A Tale of the OttawaIn the rugged forests of early Canada, fierce rival lumbermen vie for control of the river, where courage, faith, and fierce pride shape their lives and the destiny of a nation in…
Level B2RomanceThe Man from Brodney'sWhen wealthy Taswell Skaggs dies under mysterious circumstances on a remote South Seas island, his perplexing will ignites a legal battle across continents, entangling heirs, lawye…
Level B2RomanceThe Man and the MomentA wealthy young man wrestles with the unwanted prospect of marriage, caught between his fierce independence and a determined woman’s cold ambition as his family legacy looms large…
Level B2HistoricalThe Man Without a CountryA man’s furious rejection of his country leads to a haunting sentence: never to hear of the United States again.
Level B2MysteryThe Man Without a Conscience; Or, From Rogue to ConvictA sharp New York detective infiltrates the Boston police's secret investigation bureau, navigating suspicion and secrecy to confront a man without a conscience.
Level B2ClassicsThe Man Who Lost HimselfVictor Jones, a struggling entrepreneur in London, faces financial ruin after losing a crucial government contract, only to encounter a mysterious man with a strikingly familiar fa…
Level B2MysteryThe Man Who KnewIn a secluded laboratory, a young scientist battles mysterious experiments and tangled loyalties, while the shadow of a precious girl's fate looms large amid whispers of hidden gol…
Level B2MysteryThe Man Who FlewIn a society where murder is nearly extinct, a telepathic detective faces an impossible crime: a wife shot in a locked, sealed apartment with no apparent way in or out.
Level B2MysteryThe Man Who Fell Through the EarthA lawyer with a keen eye for deduction settles into a new office, only to become intrigued by the mysterious Amos Gately, a powerful financier whose shadowy presence hints at secre…
Level B2Science FictionThe Man Who Ended WarA mysterious declaration demands worldwide disarmament within a year or faces the destruction of every battleship—challenging governments to confront a radical new peace threat or…
Level B2MysteryThe Man Who Couldn't SleepA once-successful author who built his fame on thrilling tales of the Alaskan frontier now faces creative failure and social imposture, navigating high society while grappling with…
Level B2RomanceThe Man Thou GavestIn the remote pine woods, a recovering man seeks refuge and healing, guided by the taciturn Jim White amid rugged isolation.
Level B2ClassicsThe Man That Corrupted HadleyburgIn the incorruptible town of Hadleyburg, a mysterious stranger leaves a sack of gold with a challenge that will test the town’s famed honesty and expose hidden truths in a clever g…
Level B2MysteryThe Man InsideIn the shadowy streets of Colon, a mysterious stranger haunted by a fractured past navigates a world of vice and intrigue amid the construction of the Panama Canal.
Level B2ClassicsThe Making of a PrigA rebellious young woman challenges the rigid expectations of her family and society while navigating the tensions between duty and personal freedom in a quiet rectory.
Level B2ClassicsThe Making of MaryA young girl wakes alone in an abandoned farmhouse, facing cold, hunger, and loneliness while discovering the remnants of a life left behind.
Level B2AdventureThe Make-Believe ManA young stenographer eager for adventure plans a vacation with Kinney, a city-savvy friend whose tales of excitement contrast sharply with her quiet harbor hometown.
Level B2RomanceThe Main ChanceA determined man arrives in a small town to manage troubled investments and navigate local power plays, where success demands both shrewdness and resilience.
Level B2AdventureThe Mail CarrierIn a dusty Southern town, two brothers clash over a lucrative quail-trapping venture, while their estranged father plots a daring scheme to claim the hard-earned money.
Level B2ClassicsThe Magnetic GirlTorn between scorn and curiosity, a young woman faces ridicule for the unexpected marriage proposal of Benjamin Morgan, a kind yet physically imperfect man.
Level B2FantasyThe Magician's Show Box, and Other StoriesA restless boy named Gaspar dreams of distant lands and grand adventures until a mysterious little man offers him a magical ivory box that reveals wonders beyond imagination—yet th…
Level B2FantasyThe Magic of OzDorothy and her friends embark on a magical quest across Oz to find the perfect birthday gift for Princess Ozma, encountering secret sorcery, enchanted creatures, and unexpected ad…
Level B2Children'sThe Magic Ring and Other Stories: From the Yellow and Crimson Fairy BooksA young man buys a mistreated dog and cat with his last money, only to be cast out by his mother and sent to seek work.
Level B2FantasyThe Magic NutsA weary young girl arrives at a mysterious, rainy town after a long train journey, uncertain if her new home will be dreary or delightful.
Level B2FantasyThe Magic Fishbone: A Holiday Romance from the Pen of Miss Alice Rainbird, Aged 7A king receives a magical fishbone from a mysterious fairy, promising a single wish to his eldest daughter, Princess Alicia.
Level B2FantasyThe Magic Egg, and Other StoriesA mysterious traveler unveils a mesmerizing display of magical fireworks from the East, captivating a select audience with dazzling illusions and secrets beyond imagination.
Level B2FantasyThe Magic CityIn a quiet town, young Philip’s perfect world begins to shift when a mysterious visitor arrives, and whispers of change unsettle his close bond with his sister Helen.
Level B2RomanceThe Magic Cameo: A Love StoryA young man’s world shatters when his fiancée leaves him for another, setting off years of heartbreak and betrayal.
Level B2RomanceThe Madness of MayA man haunted by theft and impending disgrace faces an unexpected visitor—R.
Level B2AdventureThe Madman and the PirateIn the tranquil Pacific, a rugged schooner anchors near an island where a determined missionary braves hostility to build a church and transform a fierce tribe.
Level B2Children'sThe Madcap of the SchoolAt a newly relocated Tudor school buzzing with excitement, Raymonde Armitage embraces her role as the lovable troublemaker, stirring up mischief and keeping spirits high despite th…