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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 Mystery of Arnold HallA mysterious benefactor sends Patricia Randall a thousand-dollar check to fund her year at Granard College, setting her on a path of intrigue and secrecy.
Level B2MysteryThe Mystery at Camp LenapeAt Camp Lenape, mischief and rivalry erupt as the Utway twins spark a chaotic battle among tents, turning a quiet Sunday afternoon into a lively clash.
Level B2MysteryThe Mystery QueenA wealthy father warns of hidden dangers surrounding his daughter, whose heart belongs to a daring young aviator lacking fortune.
Level B2MysteryThe Mystery Hunters at the Haunted LodgeFour high school friends, dubbed the Mystery Hunters, have already solved school thefts, but when a chilling threat from the disgraced culprit looms, their next adventure leads the…
Level B2MysteryThe Mystery GirlIn the scholarly town of Corinth, a newly elected university president navigates the tensions between tradition and progress while preparing to marry a charming widow, stirring int…
Level B2MysteryThe Mystery Boys and the Secret of the Golden SunThree adventurous boys, united by past thrilling escapades, face a new challenge in Mexico: uncovering the fate of a missing girl amidst suspicious watchers and ancient mines.
Level B2MysteryThe Mystery Boys and the Inca GoldWhen a mysterious letter from Peru surfaces, Cliff and his friends are drawn into a dangerous quest involving ancient Inca gold, secret messages, and shadowy strangers determined t…
Level B2MysteryThe Mystery Boys and Captain Kidd's MessageThree adventurous boys on a Jamaican plantation uncover mysterious clues tied to pirates and ancient Carib relics, as a mysterious local boy’s strange behavior hints at a new, thri…
Level B2MysteryThe Mysterious ThreeAn unexpected visitor claiming to be "Mr.
Level B2MysteryThe Mysteries of Heron Dyke: A Novel of Incident. Volume 3 (of 3)A shocking murder disrupts the quiet of Heron Dyke when Hubert Stone is found dead, stabbed near the stolen family jewels.
Level B2MysteryThe MuckerRaised in Chicago’s roughest alleys, Billy Byrne fights his way from street scrapper to a man determined to master the art of combat—where loyalty, survival, and a harsh world coll…
Level B2MysteryThe Moving FingerA mysterious boy who finds meaning in twilight visions crosses paths with a powerful landowner, sparking a bargain that promises to reveal hidden truths beneath the fading light.
Level B2MysteryThe Motor Rangers' Cloud CruiserThree adventurous youths aboard their gas-powered cruiser face mysterious islands and powerful currents that defy their charts, drawing them toward a boiling, rocky chasm in the Pa…
Level B2MysteryThe Motor Rangers Through the SierrasFour adventurous Motor Rangers set out on a Sierra mountain tour in a fully equipped automobile, eager to prove that hunting and fishing by car is just as thrilling as on horseback…
Level B2MysteryThe Motor Girls on a TourFour expert motor girls set off on a thrilling tour, navigating speedy cars, unexpected mishaps, and tangled friendships—especially when a prized picnic hamper is smashed and old t…
Level B2MysteryThe Motor Girls on Crystal Bay; or, The Secret of the Red OarFour friends scramble to pack for a mysterious trip to Crystal Bay, juggling trunks, secrets, and surprises along the way.
Level B2MysteryThe Motor Girls on Cedar Lake; Or, the Hermit of Fern IslandThree adventurous girls take to the waters of Cedar Lake in a sleek new motorboat, eager to prove their skills—and soon find themselves caught in unexpected danger.
Level B2MysteryThe Motor Girls in the Mountains; or, The Gypsy Girl's SecretThree adventurous girls speed toward the Adirondacks in their motor car, chasing freedom and fun—but a mysterious gypsy girl’s secret threatens to turn their joyful journey into a…
Level B2MysteryThe Motor Girls at Camp Surprise; Or, The Cave in the MountainsThree adventurous girls set off for Camp Surprise, navigating warm summer days, playful banter, and unexpected roadside encounters.
Level B2MysteryThe Motor Boys on the Pacific; Or, the Young Derelict HuntersThree adventurous friends set out for the Pacific coast to hunt a mysterious derelict, overcoming the loss of their beloved motorboat and braving new dangers at sea with the help o…
Level B2MysteryThe Motor Boys on Road and River; Or, Racing To Save a LifeWhen Jerry Hopkins discovers a mysterious lump of clay on his mother's swamp land, he and his friends embark on a thrilling adventure to find the missing Professor Snodgrass and ra…
Level B2MysteryThe Motor Boys Across the Plains; or, The Hermit of Lost LakeThree adventurous boys and their professor face mechanical failure and a perilous collision on a narrow western road, sparking a thrilling journey across the plains filled with mys…
Level B2MysteryThe Motor Boat Club at Nantucket; or, The Mystery of the Dunstan HeirTwo American boys join the Motor Boat Club at Nantucket, tasked with overseeing a swift new vessel, the Meteor.
Level B2MysteryThe Mission of PoubalovOn his wedding morning, Ivan's peaceful new beginning is interrupted by the unexpected visit of Alexander Poubalov, whose sudden appearance threatens to unravel the calm with secre…
Level B2MysteryThe Missing Tin Box; Or, The Stolen Railroad BondsA resourceful orphan named Hal overhears a suspicious conversation about valuable railroad bonds and sets out to uncover a dangerous scheme in the bustling city.
Level B2MysteryThe Mischief-MakerA young woman lies dying in a Paris sanitarium, haunted by loneliness and a lover's absence.
Level B2MysteryThe Million-Dollar SuitcaseWhen a suitcase full of the bank’s money mysteriously disappears, Captain Worth Gilbert returns from war to confront suspicion and intrigue within the Van Ness Avenue Savings Bank,…
Level B2MysteryThe Midnight Guest: A Detective StoryA veiled woman arrives at Lord Ravenspur’s opulent London home with grave news: her husband, the renowned artist Louis Delahay, has been brutally murdered.
Level B2MysteryThe Middle Temple MurderWhen a porter discovers a bloodied, elderly man mysteriously propped against a wall in a cold, tiled entryway, a sub-editor and two policemen are drawn into an unsettling murder in…
Level B2MysteryThe Meredith MysteryCaught between a wealthy uncle’s harsh ultimatum and the threat of destitution, Anne Meredith must decide whether to marry a stranger or face losing her home and future.
Level B2MysteryThe Mercer Boys on a Treasure HuntTwo adventurous brothers stumble upon a mysterious letter while visiting their former professor’s home, setting them on an unexpected treasure hunt filled with secrets and danger.
Level B2MysteryThe Mercer Boys in the Ghost PatrolAt a summer camp near Rustling Ridge, cadets face eerie events: a horse stampede, a mysterious fire, a missing girl, and a ghostly figure threatening to drive them away.
Level B2MysteryThe Mayor's WifeA discreet young woman accepts a mysterious position as companion to the mayor's troubled wife, whose sudden sorrow hides an unexplained secret.
Level B2MysteryThe Master MysteryIn a world where ruthless businessmen suppress revolutionary inventions, a young laboratory manager secretly listens in on schemes to control innovation, while a determined invento…
Level B2MysteryThe Master Detective: Being Some Further Investigations of Christopher QuarlesA baronet’s coffin is found empty at his own funeral, sparking a baffling investigation into his mysterious disappearance.
Level B2MysteryThe Markenmore MysteryIn the shadowed halls of Markenmore Court, a vigilant butler guards priceless family treasures as an unexpected visitor arrives after hours, stirring secrets in this atmospheric my…
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
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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