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.
- 7,164
- books
Level B2ClassicsMichael McGrath, PostmasterIn the rugged Fraser Valley, a weary traveler encounters "Ould Michael," a proud ex-soldier turned postmaster whose orderly cabin and fierce loyalty hide stories of battle and surv…
Level B2HistoricalMichaelMichael, a man of quiet strength and refined taste, surprises his cousin Francis by resigning his army commission, setting the stage for a story about courage, friendship, and the…
Level B2AdventureMetipom's hostageIn the tense early days of King Philip’s War, sixteen-year-old David Lindall wakes to a mysterious red glow signaling danger nearby.
Level B2AdventureMessenger No. 48A determined orphan boy lands a job as a messenger in a bustling city, navigating tough work, long hours, and quirky errands as he hustles to earn his way and prove himself in a ch…
Level B2ClassicsMessalina of the suburbsIn a strict suburban household, Elsie Palmer navigates her mother's sharp reprimands and the thrill of secret outings with charming guests, revealing the simmering tensions beneath…
Level B2ClassicsMercadet: A Comedy in Three ActsIn a Parisian household teetering on the edge of ruin, servants play the part of actors as creditors close in and secrets swirl.
Level B2ClassicsMendel: A Story of YouthA Jewish family arrives in bustling London, displaced and hopeful, struggling to find their footing in a strange city where kindness and hardship collide.
Level B2ClassicsMemories and AnecdotesA vivid collection of personal memories unveils a lively childhood amidst distinguished company, colorful characters, and academic life in 19th-century New England.
Level B2AdventureMemories and AdventuresTrace the rich heritage and artistic legacy of a remarkable family, from Irish roots to Edinburgh beginnings, woven with tales of creativity, history, and personal memory that shap…
Level B2Children'sMemoirs of a country doll. Written by herselfA porcelain doll recounts her journey from a Soho bazaar to country adventures, May-day parties, and even falling ill, revealing the tender care and lively mischief of the children…![Cover of Memoirs of Benjamin Franklin; Written by Himself. [Vol. 2 of 2]: With his Most Interesting Essays, Letters, and Miscellaneous Writings; Familiar, Moral, Political, Economical, and Philosophical, Selected with Care from All His Published Productions, and Comprising Whatever Is Most Entertaining and Valuable to the General Reader by Benjamin Franklin](https://dsx1pat3ljtul.cloudfront.net/books/dagoqii5dk3s73eg9a8g.webp)
Level B2ClassicsMemoirs of Benjamin Franklin; Written by Himself. [Vol. 2 of 2]: With his Most Interesting Essays, Letters, and Miscellaneous Writings; Familiar, Moral, Political, Economical, and Philosophical, Selected with Care from All His Published Productions, and Comprising Whatever Is Most Entertaining and Valuable to the General ReaderDiscover practical wisdom and timeless advice on industry, thrift, and self-improvement through engaging essays and letters that blend humor with philosophy, urging readers to seiz…
Level B2Science FictionMembership DriveAn alien visitor accidentally lands on Earth and nonchalantly reveals his presence to stunned officials, challenging their assumptions about humanity's place in the galaxy while na…
Level B2Children'sMelody : The Story of a ChildA blind girl named Melody enchants everyone with her extraordinary singing and gentle connection to nature, brightening the lives of two devoted sisters bound by love and sacrifice…
Level B2Children'sMelbourne HouseA thoughtful little girl named Daisy questions what it truly means to be a Christian, sparking tension with her indulgent parents who forbid her from attending a Sunday school that…
Level B2Children'sMeg's Friend: A Story for GirlsIn a fading London lodging house, silent Meg navigates a lonely childhood marked by unanswered questions about her mother and guarded secrets.
Level B2RomanceMeg of the heatherCaught between the wild beauty of the heath and a brewing storm, Meg finds a moment of freedom shattered by harsh realities.
Level B2Science FictionMeeting at the SummitAs global tensions soften, the President faces an extraordinary invitation to meet atop Mount Rainier—a mysterious conference that could alter the fate of the world and challenge e…
Level B2ClassicsMeadow BrookA spirited young girl navigates the joys and trials of childhood in a picturesque New England farmhouse, dreaming of a name that will make her mother proud amid the everyday strugg…
Level B2ClassicsMe: A Book of RemembranceA spirited seventeen-year-old leaves her troubled home with just ten dollars, chasing dreams of adventure and literary success in the distant West Indies.
Level B2ClassicsMcTeague: A Story of San FranciscoA towering but slow-witted dentist in San Francisco clings to simple pleasures—food, drink, and music—while dreaming of success beyond his modest dental parlor, all shadowed by mem…
Level B2ClassicsMayne Reid: A Memoir of his LifeBorn into a strict Irish family, a young man rejects a planned clerical path to embrace a life of adventure and survival in the untamed American frontier, confronting wild landscap…
Level B2ClassicsMayflower (Flor de mayo): A Tale of the Valencian SeashoreOn the Valencian seashore, a fishing fleet battles a sudden, fierce storm that threatens lives and livelihoods, while shorebound families grapple with fear and hope amid the raging…
Level B2Children'sMaybee's Stepping StonesTwo young siblings, Maybee and Tod, face the trials and chaos of their first day at school under the watchful yet overwhelmed care of their older sister Sue.
Level B2RomanceMay Iverson's CareerA young woman fresh from graduation shocks her family by deciding to become a nun, but her father persuades her to try a career as a newspaper reporter in New York first—setting th…
Level B2Children'sMay FlowersSix Boston girls form the May Flower Club to read, sew, and confront the realities of poverty and charity, challenging themselves to move beyond comfort and make a meaningful diffe…
Level B2Children'sMay Day; or, Anecdotes of Miss Lydia Lively: Intended to improve and amuse the rising generationA young girl named Lydia learns gentle lessons from her mother about kindness, patience, and self-control, discovering how to overcome everyday frustrations and grow into a good-he…
Level B2ClassicsMaximinaIn a quiet coastal village, Miguel returns eagerly to his beloved Maximina on the eve of their wedding, navigating bashfulness and village gossip amid the soft glow of twilight and…
Level B2AdventureMaw's Vacation: The Story of a Human Being in the YellowstoneAfter decades of hard work, Maw and her family embark on their first adventurous vacation to Yellowstone, navigating winding mountain roads and embracing the wonders of the great o…
Level B2AdventureMavericksIn a sunlit mountain valley, a fierce young teacher confronts a bold rider whose playful kiss sparks a fiery clash of pride and passion.
Level B2Children'sMaud Florence Nellie; or, Don't care!Maud Florence Nellie Whittaker, a spirited fifteen-year-old with a flair for fashion, navigates life and family dynamics from her unique home by the cemetery gates.
Level B2ClassicsMattie:—A Stray (Vol 2 of 3)Mattie faces suspicion and loss in a shop shadowed by distrust and past secrets.
Level B2PoetryMatthew Arnold's Sohrab and Rustum, and other poemsEpic narratives and poignant lyrical poems explore timeless themes of heroism, loss, and human experience, weaving classical tales like Sohrab and Rustum with reflections on life,…
Level B2ClassicsMaterfamiliasA young woman faces heartbreak and estrangement when her father marries her governess, forcing her to leave home and marry secretly.
Level B2AdventureMasterman ReadyCaught in a fierce Atlantic gale, a seasoned seaman named Masterman Ready and a young boy face the relentless power of the sea aboard the sturdy ship Pacific, bound for New South W…
Level B2MysteryMaster tales of mystery, Volume 2 (of 3)A brilliant logician known as The Thinking Machine boldly claims he can escape any prison cell using only his intellect.
Level B2Science FictionMaster of NoneWhen mysterious signals from Ganymede, Jupiter’s largest moon, announce contact from an intelligent alien race, a sleepy small-town man and his curious friend grapple with the thri…
Level B2ClassicsMaster of MenA hardworking mechanic escapes the grime of the industrial town to find solace in his secluded hilltop cottage, where nature’s beauty and a haunting memory of a mysterious woman st…
Level B2MysteryMaster Tales of Mystery, Volume 3In a quiet Connecticut town shaken by the mysterious poisoning of a rising actress, two determined men rush to unravel a tangled web of secrets, suspicious notes, and hidden motive…
Level B2Children'sMaster SunshineA cheerful boy known as Master Sunshine brightens the lives of those around him with kindness and thoughtful deeds.
Level B2AdventureMaster Rockafellar's VoyageYoung Tom Rockafellar dreams of the sea, inspired by tales of his seafaring ancestors and distant tropical wonders.
Level B2AdventureMaster Reynard: The History of a FoxBorn into a hidden den above the sea, a young fox learns the secrets of the wild from his watchful mother, discovering the thrill of night adventures and the delicate balance betwe…
Level B2AdventureMass' George: A Boy's Adventures in the Old SavannahA young boy embarks on a perilous journey to colonial Georgia with his father, facing wild beasts, hostile natives, and untamed wilderness, all while being cared for by devoted com…
Level B2RomanceMason of Bar X RanchA wealthy young man in New York faces his father’s ultimatum: spend a year proving himself on a rugged Nevada ranch or be disinherited.
Level B2ClassicsMashi, and Other StoriesIn a quiet household shadowed by illness, a young woman wrestles with duty and desire, torn between caring for her ailing husband and longing to visit her family.
Level B2Children'sMary: A Nursery Story for Very Little ChildrenOn her birthday morning in May, young Mary wonders if the day will finally arrive as she puzzles over Thursdays and fairy rings dancing on her counterpane.
Level B2Children'sMary-'GustaAs the respected Captain Marcellus Hall passes away, the town of Ostable buzzes with curiosity about the future of his enigmatic stepdaughter, Mary-'Gusta.
Level B2Children'sMary Ware in TexasIn the vibrant courtyard of a San Antonio hotel, young Mary Ware escapes the loneliness of a snowy mining camp to find herself enchanted by the lively world of military banquets an…
Level B2Children'sMary MarieThirteen-year-old Mary Marie navigates the upheaval of her parents' divorce, splitting her time between her mother in Boston and her father at home.