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 B2FantasyThe Legends of King Arthur and His KnightsIn a Britain torn by Saxon invasions, prophecies and legends intertwine as King Arthur rises from mysterious origins to unite knights under a noble quest.
Level B2Children'sThe Leader of the Lower School: A Tale of School LifeOn a gloomy afternoon at a girls' boarding school, the arrival of a mysterious, confident new girl named Gipsy stirs curiosity and promises to shake up the quiet routine.
Level B2MysteryThe Law-BreakersUnder the blazing prairie sun, Inspector Stanley Fyles stands watch on a remote railway platform, facing the relentless battle against crime and smuggling in a harsh, lawless land.
Level B2MysteryThe Launch Boys' Cruise in the DeerfootA courageous youth preparing for West Point finds his routine walk home through dark pine woods disrupted by mysterious figures and a shadowy follower, stirring fears that somethin…
Level B2MysteryThe Launch Boys' Adventures in Northern WatersTwo adventurous boys are drawn into a thrilling chase against post office robbers along the Maine coast, using their speedy motorboat to outwit criminals in a high-stakes game of c…
Level B2AdventureThe Laughter of Slim MaloneIn the rough mining town of Appleton, the mysterious Slim Malone rides a white horse, robbing stages and stirring unrest.
Level B2AdventureThe Last of the Peterkins: With Others of Their KinThe Peterkin family embarks on a series of humorous and chaotic adventures far from home, as Elizabeth Eliza struggles to capture their misadventures in a paper for her club—amid s…
Level B2ClassicsThe Last of the Mortimers: A Story in Two VoicesTwo sisters confront family secrets and the mystery of a lost heir, Richard Arkwright Mortimer, as they navigate inheritance, identity, and the weight of their ancestral legacy.
Level B2AdventureThe Last of the Flatboats: A Story of the Mississippi and Its Interesting Family of RiversA group of determined boys embark on a thrilling adventure along the Mississippi, battling river challenges and uncovering mysterious creatures beneath the water’s surface.
Level B2ClassicsThe Last of the De Mullins: A Play Without a PrefaceAmid the fading grandeur of a centuries-old manor and the looming shadow of a family stroke, the De Mullins grapple with tradition, inheritance, and changing times in a quiet villa…
Level B2AdventureThe Last of the Chiefs: A Story of the Great Sioux WarTwo brothers journey across the harsh, sun-scorched plains toward California, battling exhaustion, rough company, and relentless heat in hopes that the mountains will bring healing…
Level B2ClassicsThe Last of Their RaceIsla Mackinnon stands as the last hope for the ancient Castle of Achree, a crumbling Scottish estate steeped in legend and threatened by hardship.
Level B2FantasyThe Last of Mrs. DeBrughA devoted maid faces sharp rebukes from a harsh mistress as the aging Mr.
Level B2RomanceThe Last WomanIn the high-stakes world of Wall Street, Patricia Langdon defies convention with fierce independence and sharp wit, standing toe-to-toe with her powerful father as they confront a…
Level B2HistoricalThe Last Vendée; or, the She-Wolves of MachecoulAmid the decaying grandeur of a forgotten château near the forest of Machecoul, the last noble descendant faces the shadows of a turbulent past in revolutionary France, where loyal…
Level B2AdventureThe Last TrailA weary group halts in a shadowy Ohio valley as their guide mysteriously deserts them, leaving them vulnerable in a wild frontier where danger lurks in the dark—will they survive t…
Level B2ClassicsThe Last StetsonIn a mountain mill shadowed by a long-standing feud, a young boy named Isom navigates the tensions between rival families as old grudges resurface and danger lurks near.
Level B2AdventureThe Last RebelLost in the vast, untamed wilderness of the Appalachian Mountains, a lone hunter battles fatigue, hunger, and a looming snowstorm as he searches for shelter and a way back to camp.
Level B2Children'sThe Last Penny and Other StoriesA struggling shoemaker’s love is tested as his sickly daughter wastes away, while his indulgence in small comforts drains the family's scarce resources.
Level B2Science FictionThe Last GentlemanAfter nuclear bombs devastate a small community, survivors face eerie silence, creeping lethargy, and the haunting uncertainty of what comes next in a world shadowed by war and cen…
Level B2ClassicsThe Last DitchA chance encounter on a river steamer introduces Romney to a mysterious woman draped in a rare yellow rug, whose fierce love for a child and untamed spirit challenge him to confron…
Level B2AdventureThe Last Cruise of the Spitfire; or, Luke Foster's Strange VoyageA boy orphaned and mistreated by his guardian escapes a harsh life to embark on his first sea voyage aboard the Spitfire, where harsh realities clash with his dreams of adventure o…
Level B2RomanceThe Last Chronicle of BarsetIn a quiet county town, a respected clergyman faces accusations of theft, stirring doubt and tension among the community.
Level B2RomanceThe Last Call: A Romance (Vol. 3 of 3)A mysterious man cloaked in secrecy travels alone from Ireland to London, shrouded in isolation and intrigue.
Level B2RomanceThe Last Call: A Romance (Vol. 2 of 3)A young woman, newly reunited with her estranged grandfather, faces the challenges of London life and a lost fortune as she seeks a safe haven and the chance to visit a loved one f…
Level B2AdventureThe Land of the Kangaroo: Adventures of Two Youths in a Journey through the Great Island ContinentTwo adventurous youths embark on a thrilling journey through the vast and mysterious Australian continent, encountering its unique landscapes, bustling cities, and untamed wilderne…
Level B2Science FictionThe Land of the Changing SunTwo strangers awaken in a sinking balloon over a vast, sunlit ocean, facing a desperate plunge toward a mysterious rocky island.
Level B2FantasyThe Land of the Blue FlowerIn a land once ruled by cruelty, a newborn king is hidden away in a mountain castle by a wise guardian who teaches him to understand the harmony between nature and power.
Level B2FantasyThe Land of OzIn the mysterious Land of Oz, a spirited boy named Tip lives under the watchful eye of the enigmatic sorceress Mombi.
Level B2AdventureThe Land of MysteryFour explorers navigate the mysterious upper Xingu River, encountering strange tribes and deadly dangers as they venture deeper into the hidden wilderness of Matto Grosso.
Level B2AdventureThe Land of Fire: A Tale of AdventureA thrilling adventure unfolds as a daring captain recounts his courageous exploits from battlefields to wild frontiers, drawing readers into a world of bravery, peril, and the call…
Level B2HistoricalThe Land of Evangeline: The Authentic Story of Her Country and Her People: With Evangeline by H. W. LongfellowIn the blossoming landscapes of Grand-Pré, a young Acadian maiden faces exile and separation from her beloved Gabriel during the 1755 Deportation.
Level B2AdventureThe Lance of Kanana: A Story of ArabiaIn a fierce Bedouin tribe where valor is measured by the sword, Kanana stands apart—refusing to fight and branded a coward.
Level B2Science FictionThe Lamps of the AngelsIn a future where humanity has conquered the solar system, a space captain returns home with precious gifts from distant planets, sparking reflections on family, tradition, and the…
Level B2Children'sThe LamplighterA lonely, neglected girl finds small moments of warmth watching the lamplighter bring light to her dark, harsh world.
Level B2ClassicsThe Lady with the Dog and Other StoriesA chance encounter in a seaside town sparks an unexpected connection between Dmitri, a disenchanted family man, and Anna, a mysterious lady walking her dog alone, as they navigate…
Level B2AdventureThe Lady of the Forest: A Story for GirlsTwo curious girls explore the mysterious forest surrounding their ancient family estate, where legends of a hidden Lady of the Forest stir their imaginations and hint at secrets wa…
Level B2HistoricalThe Lady of the DecorationA young widow, burdened by loss and family expectations, embarks on a daring journey to teach at a mission school in Japan.
Level B2MysteryThe Lady of North StarIn the frozen wilderness, a Mountie tracks a mysterious man along a winding forest trail, only to be startled by rifle shots and a terrified woman fleeing through the snow.
Level B2ClassicsThe Lady from the SeaIn a serene fjord town, a mysterious woman haunted by the sea struggles between her past and present life as old acquaintances and new visitors stir long-buried desires and secrets…
Level B2HistoricalThe Lady and Sada San: A Sequel to the Lady of the DecorationA devoted wife defies her husband's wishes to journey from Kentucky to Japan, facing the uncertainties of a world on the brink of scientific discovery and political unrest.
Level B2AdventureThe Kopje Garrison: A Story of the Boer WarTwo young officers in South Africa trade rifles for fishing lines, braving unknown waters and lurking dangers as they seek a meal amidst the tense backdrop of the Boer War.
Level B2AdventureThe Kopje FarmAmidst the looming threat of war on the South African veldt, young Jack Lovat must defend his family's fortified ostrich farm, "The Kopje," against encroaching danger while navigat…
Level B2AdventureThe Knights of the White Shield: Up-the-Ladder Club Series, Round One PlayIn a cozy barn chamber overlooking the Missigatchee River, a group of spirited boys form the Knights of the White Shield, embarking on adventures filled with friendship, secret mee…
Level B2AdventureThe Knights of the Round Table: Stories of King Arthur and the Holy GrailJourney to the heart of ancient England where legends breathe life into Glastonbury Tor, and discover the tales of King Arthur, his noble knights, and the quest for the Holy Grail…
Level B2Children'sThe Kitchen Cat, and other TalesIn a gloomy London nursery, lonely Ruth longs for a friend beyond her unresponsive dolls and distant father.
Level B2Children'sThe Kitchen Cat and Other StoriesIn a gloomy London nursery, lonely Ruth longs for a friend to share her days with, as toys and distant parents fail to fill the silence.
Level B2ClassicsThe King's Threshold; and On Baile's StrandAn aging poet confronts the harsh pride and politics of King Guaire's court, where loyalty and art collide on the palace steps.