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Read Classic Literature in English
Learn English by reading the books worth reading. Every book is the complete text, labelled A2 to C2 — tap any word for an instant translation, hear natural audio narration, and save the vocabulary you meet as you go. Pick your level and start with a free sample.
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 B2MysteryThe Joss: A ReversionA day of misfortune turns into a tangled mystery when a shop assistant faces dismissal after missing crucial sales, only to be drawn into a curious adventure involving strange cust…
Level B2MysteryThe Ivory Snuff BoxA newly married detective is abruptly pulled from his honeymoon to recover a lost ivory snuff box tied to national security, sending him on a secretive mission from Paris to London…
Level B2MysteryThe Island CampAs the Lennox cousins arrive for their holiday at the old family estate, the Vaughan children prepare to camp on the mysterious island in the garden’s river.
Level B2MysteryThe Illustrious PrinceAmidst a halted voyage on the Lusitania, Hamilton Fynes slips away under mysterious circumstances, demanding a secretive special train to London.
Level B2MysteryThe Hunt Ball MysteryWhen a man's evening clothes go missing on a delayed train, a chance encounter with a mysterious stranger on the way to a Hunt Ball sparks tension and suspicion, setting the stage…
Level B2MysteryThe Hunniwell boys and the platinum mysteryTwo adventurous brothers, skilled pilots and fishermen, are drawn into a secret mission by a government agent, promising a summer far from ordinary.
Level B2MysteryThe House of the ArrowA mysterious letter from Dijon sets off a tense struggle over a wealthy widow’s inheritance, drawing her niece into a web of suspicion and danger amid secrets hidden in La Maison C…
Level B2MysteryThe House of WhispersA blind baronet haunted by a mysterious affliction retreats to his ancestral Scottish home, where shadows of past glory and untold secrets linger.
Level B2MysteryThe House by the LockA restless adventurer returns to London seeking new thrills after years abroad, only to find his night at the theatre entwined with a mysterious mining magnate and unexpected intri…
Level B2MysteryThe House Opposite: A MysteryOn a sweltering summer night, a restless observer witnesses a disturbing struggle and mysterious late-night search in the apartments opposite, sparking questions about the secrets…
Level B2MysteryThe Herapath PropertyWhen Jacob Herapath, a prominent London MP and estate owner, mysteriously vanishes after returning home late at night, his secretary Selwood must unravel the baffling clues left be…
Level B2MysteryThe Haunted Sentry Box of Porto RicoBeneath the old fort of San Cristobal lies a sentry box shrouded in mystery after a soldier and a beloved priest vanish without a trace.
Level B2MysteryThe Haunted Hotel: A Mystery of Modern VeniceA mysterious woman with a ghostly pallor seeks out a renowned London doctor, pleading for help with a terrifying question: is she on the brink of madness?
Level B2MysteryThe Haunted Hangar: Sky Scouts/Air Mystery series #3Teen pilots Larry, Dick, and cautious Sandy make a daring forced landing at a haunted estate, where eerie noises and ghostly glows spark their curiosity.
Level B2MysteryThe Happy HomicideIn a courtroom where a murder trial hinges on a bizarre machine that reanimates the victim's brain recordings, John Bork faces charges for killing his wife—while the corpse itself…
Level B2MysteryThe Hampstead MysteryA mysterious letter claims Sir Horace Fewbanks was shot dead in his library, but everyone insists he was away in Scotland.
Level B2MysteryThe Grell MysteryOn a stormy London night, Robert Grell, a worldly diplomat and newly engaged man, prepares a priceless pearl necklace gift for his bride-to-be, unaware that danger may be lurking c…
Level B2MysteryThe Green RustA dying millionaire entrusts a lawyer with a secret mission to protect a lost heiress from dangerous suitors and uncover her true identity amid a web of deceit and international in…
Level B2MysteryThe Great SecretA chance encounter in a London hotel thrusts a man into a shadowy world of danger and espionage, where unseen enemies lurk just beyond his door.
Level B2MysteryThe Great Oakdale MysteryTwo boys and their hunting dog explore forbidden woods, seeking game and adventure while navigating friendship, school pressures, and unexpected challenges on a crisp autumn day.
Level B2MysteryThe Great Keinplatz Experiment and Other Tales of Twilight and the UnseenAn unexpected inheritance draws a modest doctor to a mysterious Wiltshire estate, where ancient barrows and eerie surroundings hint at secrets beyond the veil of the ordinary.
Level B2MysteryThe Great ImpersonationAn Englishman lost in German East Africa encounters a strikingly similar German military commander whose identity and intentions remain shrouded in mystery—setting the stage for a…
Level B2MysteryThe Great Green Diamond; Or, Thief Against ThiefAn African explorer fleeing deadly enemies from a secretive Abyssinian cult seeks help in New York, haunted by the sinister gaze of Ajeeb, the fanatical high priest.
Level B2MysteryThe Great God GoldA mysterious, dying stranger with a secret past and a cryptic blue envelope enlists the help of a struggling doctor in Paris, hinting at a hidden truth tied to exotic lands and urg…
Level B2MysteryThe Great Diamond Syndicate; Or, The Hardest Crew on RecordWhen a vast fortune in diamonds is stolen and a brutal murder shocks a quiet household, a sharp detective must unravel a tangled web of secrets and violence to catch the ruthless c…
Level B2MysteryThe Great Court ScandalStranded in Paris with a mounting hotel bill and danger closing in, a crafty group must persuade the enigmatic and clever “Ladybird” to risk everything for their escape.
Level B2MysteryThe Gray Madam: 1899A man and his ill wife experience a chilling encounter with a mysterious gray-clad woman who seems to vanish into thin air—only for a tragic accident to reveal a haunting connectio…
Level B2MysteryThe GovernorsA young woman from a quiet village steps into the dazzling, intimidating world of New York high society to meet her powerful uncle, a millionaire financier, where secrets, treacher…
Level B2MysteryThe Golf Course MysteryOn a perfect sunny day at the Maraposa Golf Club, a high-stakes cup-winners' match promises excitement—and beneath the surface, a mysterious tragedy looms, threatening to unravel t…
Level B2MysteryThe Golden WebA desperate man seeks a fresh start in the ruthless world of business, confronting failure and the harsh realities of ambition.
Level B2MysteryThe Golden Face: A Great 'Crook' RomanceAn ex-officer struggling to find his place after the war accepts a mysterious, high-paying job driving a Rolls for the enigmatic Rudolph Rayne.
Level B2MysteryThe Golden Boys Rescued by RadioTwo inventive brothers in a small Maine town create a groundbreaking wireless device, sparking excitement and mystery as they test its range and potential.
Level B2MysteryThe Gold BagA young detective teams up with the brilliant Fleming Stone, whose uncanny ability to deduce hidden truths from the smallest clues turns a routine shoe shine into a captivating mys…
Level B2MysteryThe Go Ahead Boys and the Mysterious Old HouseFour adventurous friends set out to uncover the truth behind the eerie, centuries-old Meeker House, defying ghost stories and local fears in a thrilling quest that tests their cour…
Level B2MysteryThe Girls of Hillcrest Farm; Or, The Secret of the RocksStruggling to keep her family afloat after her mother's death, Lydia Bray juggles work and responsibility in a cramped tenement, where mysterious neighbors and secrets in nearby wi…
Level B2MysteryThe Girls of GreycliffA lively reunion at Greycliff Hall sparks joy and anticipation as old friends settle into their shared suite, ready to embrace school life and the adventures ahead at this spirited…
Level B2MysteryThe Girls of ChequertreesIn a village shadowed by an ivy-covered house with locked doors and whispered secrets, a mysterious invitation draws Pamela and other girls into a web of intrigue and hidden truths…
Level B2MysteryThe Girls of Central High; Or, Rivals for All HonorsTwo high school friends hatch a clever scheme to attract customers using a magnifying glass and a loaf of bread, sparking laughter and community buzz.
Level B2MysteryThe Girls of Central High on Track and Field: Or, The Champions of the School LeagueA spirited group of Central High girls navigate friendship, lively rivalries, and mysterious newcomers just as a strange chase unfolds below their hilltop perch—pulling them into a…
Level B2MysteryThe Girls of Central High at Basketball; Or, The Great Gymnasium MysteryTensions rise on the Central High girls' basketball team as fierce competition meets simmering rivalries under the watchful eye of their strict instructor, Mrs.
Level B2MysteryThe Girls of Central High Aiding the Red Cross: Or, Amateur Theatricals for a Worthy CauseLaura, a sharp high school bookkeeper, discovers a mysterious fifty-dollar shortage in her father's jewelry store just as Christmas approaches.
Level B2MysteryThe Girl Scouts at Camp Comalong; Or, Peg of Tamarack HillsA group of spirited girls, inspired by summer camp adventures, plan their own wilderness retreat by a charming mountain lake—where friendship, fun, and unexpected mysteries await a…
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 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…
Why it works
Why read classics to learn English
Graded by real CEFR level
Every book is labelled B1, B2 or C1 so you can pick something that stretches you without overwhelming you.
Tap any word to translate
Touch a word or phrase to see it in your language instantly — no dictionary, no leaving the page.
Audio narration & pronunciation
Listen to clear, natural narration and read along to train your ear as well as your eye.
Vocabulary from your own reading
Save the words you meet; they become flashcards built from the books you actually read.
Questions
Learning English by reading
Reading exposes you to real grammar, vocabulary and phrasing in context — far more memorably than word lists. With instant translation and audio on every page, you stay in the story instead of stalling on unknown words, which is what builds fluency.
Choose a book one notch above where you feel comfortable: B1 if you read everyday English, B2 if you can follow longer articles, C1 for literary prose. You can always tap words you don’t know — a little stretch is exactly how you level up.
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