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 Girl Scout Pioneers; Or, Winning the First B. C.In a gritty mill town, a determined girl named Dagmar plans a bold escape, clutching her meager savings and facing the challenges of a harsh world.
Level B2AdventureThe Girl From Tim's PlaceIn a remote wilderness, sixteen-year-old Chip endures brutal servitude at Tim’s Place, where a sinister bargain threatens to drag her into a darker captivity.
Level B2AdventureThe Girl Crusoes: A Story of the South SeasStranded in the South Seas, young Tommy faces despair until a hopeful message stirs her spirit.
Level B2AdventureThe Girl Aviators' Sky CruiseTwo siblings return to their quiet town to discover a mysterious new aeroplane factory backed by a suspicious local magnate—sparking curiosity, rivalry, and an adventurous dive int…
Level B2AdventureThe Girl Aviators' Motor ButterflyFour daring young aviators plan an exhilarating cross-country flight, turning the summer into a thrilling sky-bound adventure with their motor butterflies.
Level B2AdventureThe Girl Aviators on Golden WingsYoung aviators Peggy, Roy, Jess, and Jimsy embark on a daring desert journey to operate an innovative aeroplane line across the Nevada alkali, facing rugged terrain, mysterious thr…
Level B2AdventureThe Gilpins and their Fortunes: A Story of Early Days in AustraliaTwo brothers leave their English farming home to seek fortune and build a new life in bustling, young Sydney, Australia.
Level B2ClassicsThe Gilded Age: A Tale of TodayIn a booming post-Civil War America, enter the lives of the ambitious Hawkins family and the cunning Colonel Sellers as they navigate land speculation, political intrigue, and soci…
Level B2ClassicsThe Gift of the MagiStruggling to buy a meaningful Christmas gift with only $1.
Level B2ClassicsThe Gibson UprightIn a piano factory where craftsmanship meets labor unrest, a determined owner and a passionate worker navigate the tensions between industry, socialism, and personal conviction as…
Level B2MysteryThe Ghost of One Man CouleeA haunting legend stirs in a lonely shack where Olafson, a lost violinist, is said to return on moonlit nights to play the elusive song of the north wind.
Level B2MysteryThe Ghost of Mystery AirportHigh above a foggy swamp, teen pilot Garry and his nervous friend Chick join a daring test pilot on a ghost hunt to uncover the truth behind eerie apparitions haunting Mystery Airp…
Level B2MysteryThe Ghost of Guir HouseA mysterious letter invites a man to a remote Virginia station, promising a meeting with the enigmatic Dorothy Guir.
Level B2RomanceThe Ghost in the Red ShirtA group of friends embarks on a lake outing that turns perilous as a storm strikes, forcing them ashore near an abandoned cabin where eerie happenings begin.
Level B2RomanceThe Ghost GirlIn the misty Irish countryside, spirited Phylice Berknowles defies tradition and school to carve her own path, but the arrival of a mysterious will from America threatens to upend…
Level B2MysteryThe Ghost Breaker: A Novel Based Upon the PlayAmidst the fading twilight of an old Southern manor, a wounded colonel entrusts his son with a grim mission: to uncover the truth and avenge the mysterious deaths that have shatter…
Level B2MysteryThe Ghost Breaker: A Melodramatic Farce in Four ActsWhen a daring adventurer and a princess cross paths amid mysterious hotel intrigues and shadowy detectives, they find themselves entangled in a whirlwind of suspense and farce that…
Level B2ClassicsThe Getting of WisdomOn the eve of her first day at school, young Laura grapples with her mother's strict expectations and her own rebellious spirit, navigating the tender challenges of growing up and…
Level B2HistoricalThe German Lieutenant, and Other StoriesAmid the aftermath of the 1870 Battle of Sedan, a reserve lieutenant and geologist finds himself confined in a quaint French town, torn between the harsh realities of war and the s…
Level B2AdventureThe Gentleman: A Romance of the SeaA lone figure stands on the cliff’s edge, gazing across a moonlit sea that separates invaders from a stubborn island nation.
Level B2ClassicsThe Gentle Art of Cooking WivesIn a lively ladies' club meeting, spirited young women debate a scandalous article titled "How to Cook Wives," blending humor, social satire, and sharp wit as they navigate the com…
Level B2HistoricalThe Gayton Scholarship: A School StoryRivalry ignites among schoolboys competing for the prestigious Gayton Scholarship, with spirited races, unexpected mishaps, and the watchful eye of an important inspector setting t…
Level B2MysteryThe Gay Triangle: The Romance of the First Air AdventurersIn the misty Norfolk fens, a revolutionary motor-car transforms into a silent monoplane, piloted by two daring adventurers.
Level B2AdventureThe Gates of MorningA mysterious castaway named Dick arrives at the coral-ringed lagoon of Karolin, chosen by the islanders as their chief and protector.
Level B2RomanceThe Gates of DawnA lone gamekeeper journeys through the English countryside in a colorful caravan, seeking an elusive destination beneath a towering pine.
Level B2ClassicsThe Gates AjarGrieving a brother lost to war, a young woman confronts the unbearable silence of home and the haunting question of what lies beyond death’s gate.
Level B2ClassicsThe GarottersCaught in a fierce snowstorm, Mr.
Level B2AdventureThe Garden of EdenA mysterious stranger arrives at a rugged mountain town, seeking silence amidst the wilderness.
Level B2ClassicsThe Garden Party, and Other StoriesMisty mornings at Crescent Bay set the stage for intertwined lives and fleeting moments, where nature’s delicate beauty mirrors the subtle dramas of everyday existence.
Level B2HistoricalThe Galley Slave's Ring; or, The Family of Lebrenn: A Tale of The French Revolution of 1848Amidst the turbulent days leading to the French Revolution of 1848, a humble linen draper and his Breton family navigate the clash of old and new principles sweeping Paris.
Level B2Science FictionThe Galleon's Gold; or, Frank Reade, Jr.'s Deep Sea Search.A determined antiquarian and a seasoned captain unite to uncover a legendary Spanish treasure lost beneath the sea, following cryptic clues from a cursed dungeon and the wreck of t…
Level B2MysteryThe G-man's son at Porpoise IslandTwo adventurous boys set sail for the mysterious Porpoise Island, only to be shadowed by a suspiciously fast, gray speedboat.
Level B2AdventureThe Furnace of GoldIn the rugged Nevada desert, Beth Kent ventures into the wild gold country to find her ailing half-brother, accompanied by her determined fiancé and a mysterious chaperone.
Level B2Science FictionThe Furious RoseIn a dystopian future where executions are routine and emotions are controlled by state-mandated lighting, a weary Federal Executioner confronts mysterious disruptions and a persis…
Level B2AdventureThe Fur-Seal's Tooth: A Story of Alaskan AdventureA spirited young athlete from New England, burdened by a careless streak, finds himself penniless and adrift in a foreign land.
Level B2FantasyThe Fur Country: Or, Seventy Degrees North LatitudeA daring expedition ventures into the uncharted Arctic wilderness at seventy degrees north latitude, confronting icy perils, mysterious wildlife, and the struggle to establish a fu…
Level B2AdventureThe Fur Bringers: A Story of the Canadian NorthwestTensions flare between two partners in the remote Canadian Northwest as the stirrings of June fever ignite restless tempers and uneasy alliances.
Level B2RomanceThe Funny Philosophers, or Wags and Sweethearts. A NovelIn a lively debate beneath the stars, a young lawyer challenges the laws of gravity and the nature of love, spinning a whimsical tale of romance, philosophy, and unexpected discove…
Level B2ClassicsThe Funny Bone: Short Stories and Amusing Anecdotes for a Dull HourDive into a collection of witty anecdotes, clever axiom, and humorous tales where sharp observations and playful twists bring everyday moments to life with charm and laughter.
Level B2AdventureThe Fugitives: The Tyrant Queen of MadagascarThree fugitives race through Madagascar's perilous wilderness, pursued by deadly foes and forced to navigate treacherous cliffs and shattered paths.
Level B2Science FictionThe FugitivesJeff Engel is thrust into a strange, alien world where humans are the outsiders, hunted and feared.
Level B2AdventureThe Frozen DeepAt a grand ball celebrating an Arctic expedition’s departure, a young woman dances with a mysterious seriousness, haunted by visions linked to the eerie Scottish superstition calle…
Level B2AdventureThe Frontiersman: A Tale of the YukonIn the frozen Yukon wilderness, a lone frontiersman encounters a mysterious dog bearing a desperate plea for help, sparking a perilous quest through the unforgiving snow and silenc…
Level B2AdventureThe Frontier Boys in the Sierras; Or, The Lost MineBraving fierce seas aboard the sturdy Sea Eagle, the Frontier Boys set sail from Hawaii toward California, eager to explore the wild Sierra Nevadas and uncover the secrets of a los…
Level B2AdventureThe Frontier Boys in the Grand Canyon; Or, A Search for TreasureThree daring boys race across the rugged Southwest, navigating wild ponies and hostile Apache territory in a thrilling quest for hidden treasure near the Grand Canyon.
Level B2RomanceThe Frontier Angel: A Romance of Kentucky Rangers' LifeIn a perilous frontier town near the Ohio River, young Marian Abbot prepares to journey westward on a flat-boat, leaving behind her beloved Russel Mansfield amid threats from reneg…
Level B2MysteryThe FrontierTensions rise as the German frontier post near the circus of the Butte-aux-Loups is repeatedly felled, hinting at brewing conflict.
Level B2Children'sThe Frog Who Would A Wooing GoA young frog defies his cautious mother's warnings to woo a charming mouse, only to face dangers lurking beyond his safe pond.