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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 B2MysteryCastle of TerrorA tense flight turns deadly when a volatile criminal seizes a gun midair, trapping passengers in a terrifying struggle at 10,000 feet.
Level B2MysteryCaptains of soulsA mysterious stranger with a commanding presence disrupts the quiet life of Beryl Merville, hinting at hidden connections and shadowy business dealings that unsettle her family and…
Level B2Science FictionBlind SpotIn a future where Earthlings and Martians coexist under strict segregation laws, tensions simmer beneath the surface of enforced harmony.
Level B2Science FictionBlack-outOn a dying Mars, a determined astronomer races to rebuild a powerful telescope and establish contact with a mysterious blue planet whose glowing lights may hold the key to saving t…
Level B2Science FictionBeyond the Black RiverA rugged woodsman stalks the perilous frontier beyond Thunder River, where savage Picts lurk and deadly ambushes await.
Level B2Science FictionBeyond PandoraIn a future where tissue regeneration halts aging and heals injuries, a man confronts the uneasy legacy of a vaccine once linked to deadly diseases.
Level B2Science FictionBeer-Trust BustersIn a future where one man controls the beer supply, three unlikely allies scheme to topple the ruthless tycoon known as Dirty Dudley.
Level B2Science FictionBattlefield in BlackCaptain Jon McPartland returns from a perilous patrol to find his connection to Earth mysteriously severed and the view screen to his home planet blank—amid growing fears that the…
Level B2Science FictionBarnstormerA young boy dreams of adventure as he sneaks away to meet Murph, a daring rocket pilot offering rides beyond the stars, while his family fears the dangers lurking in the vast unkno…
Level B2Science FictionB-12's Moon GlowIn a desolate junkyard on Phobos, B-12, a clever robot moonshiner, navigates prejudice and loneliness among obsolete metal beings while brewing a potent secret elixir that sparks u…
Level B2Science FictionAtalantaA group of Cambridge friends unite to develop a revolutionary airship powered by newly discovered elements that can defy gravity, unlocking the thrilling possibility of interplanet…
Level B2Science FictionAstounding Stories, June, 1931A space patrol officer returns to Earth for routine business but uncovers a mysterious stowaway incident that challenges the cold logic of scientists and ignites a thrilling encoun…
Level B2Science FictionAstounding Stories, August, 1931Trapped a mile beneath the Pacific in a steel sphere, scientist George Abbot confronts mysterious fish-like creatures with human arms and faces the terrifying failure of his life-s…
Level B2Science FictionAssassinIn a high-stakes infiltration at the Pentagon, a flawlessly trained assassin navigates deadly scrutiny and political rivalries, tasked with a mission that transcends the murder of…
Level B2Science FictionArqtiq: A Study of the Marvels at the North PoleEmbark on a daring expedition to the North Pole aboard a marvelous hybrid coach that glides, sails, and flies over snow and water.
Level B2Science FictionAlpha Say, Beta DoIn a future where space travelers routinely duplicate themselves for complex missions, Doyle Tindar and Kay Kanton face an unprecedented dilemma when their duplicates unexpectedly…
Level B2Science FictionAll That Goes UpA father’s ordinary evening turns extraordinary when his son’s experimental panel defies gravity, causing objects to stick to the ceiling.
Level B2Science FictionAlien OfferAn alien commander offers humanity a stark choice: evacuate 100,000 children from Earth within a week to escape an imminent cosmic threat.
Level B2Science FictionAgainst TetrarchTrapped on the brutal planet Tetrarch IV, where humans die young and endure slave labor in toxic mines, Rod Harrow confronts a haunting past and a mysterious ally, Mona Darlanan, w…
Level B2Science FictionAfter London; Or, Wild EnglandAfter a mysterious event leaves London abandoned, nature reclaims the land, transforming fields into vast forests and swamps.
Level B2Science FictionAdvanced ChemistryIn a cluttered lab, a determined professor injects dead rats with a mysterious concoction that sparks unexpected life, igniting hope for groundbreaking healing.
Level B2Science FictionAdrift in the Unknown; or, Queer Adventures in a Queer RealmWhen Professor Quinn and his steel "castle" vanish without a trace, along with a powerful railroad magnate, the mystery deepens into a thrilling adventure exploring strange realms…
Level B2Science FictionA trick of the mindWhen Paul Donovan discovers he can control objects with his mind, he revels in his newfound power—until he uses it to commit a daring robbery.
Level B2Science FictionA princess of MarsA seasoned soldier’s mysterious manuscript reveals a life filled with adventure, loss, and a secret yearning beneath a calm exterior.
Level B2Science FictionA Touch of E FlatA former war scientist turned professor accidentally invents a powerful new weapon—the Cooling gun—that could change the nature of warfare forever, but its development draws danger…
Level B2Science FictionA Strange Manuscript Found in a Copper CylinderA languid cruise turns captivating when a mysterious copper cylinder is discovered at sea, sparking a thrilling tale of adventure and discovery.
Level B2Science FictionA Soldier's Home Is BattleIn a city devastated by a sudden nuclear attack, Private Jerry Conlon struggles to survive amid the ruins and uncertainty, haunted by the fate of his family and the grim reality of…
Level B2Science FictionA Matter of MagnitudeA colossal battleship, never having touched Earth, cruises the galaxy's edge in peace—until a mysterious alien signal disrupts the void, revealing an unseen presence that challenge…
Level B2Science FictionA Martian OdysseyStranded alone on the desolate Martian plains after a crash, chemist Jarvis embarks on a perilous trek across an alien world filled with strange landscapes and unknown dangers.
Level B2Science FictionA Journey to the Centre of the EarthAn eccentric professor and his curious nephew embark on a daring expedition beneath the Earth’s surface, uncovering mysterious tunnels, ancient creatures, and hidden wonders in a q…
Level B2Science FictionA Journey into the Interior of the EarthA daring expedition ventures beneath Iceland’s volcanic craters to unravel the mysteries hidden deep within the Earth’s interior, blending scientific inquiry with thrilling adventu…
Level B2Science FictionA Husband for My WifeTwo lifelong rivals, bound by friendship and bitter competition, find their tangled pasts resurfacing around Vera, the woman they both love.
Level B2Science FictionA Columbus of SpaceAn eccentric inventor unlocks a secret power that could revolutionize humanity, yet chooses to use it for an extraordinary and mysterious cosmic adventure.
Level B2Science FictionA Bad Town for SpacemenIn a future where space explorers face suspicion and hostility on Earth, a lone spaceman navigates a cold, unwelcoming city that once celebrated them.
Level B2Mystery4-1/2B, ErosIn a corrupt Venusian colony, space-trader Hank Karns confronts a rigged trial that condemns his friend to brutal imprisonment and seizes his ship.
Level B2Science Fiction$1,000 a PlateOn Mars, a prestigious Observatory battles costly ruined photographic plates caused by nearby casino fireworks.
Level B2Mystery"And That's How It Was, Officer"When gangsters vanish mysteriously in Morton City, Homer Nicholas recounts a whirlwind of events involving his eccentric uncle, a secret serum, and an unlikely wedding that may hol…
Level B2Science FictionA Honeymoon in SpaceThe classic science-fiction novel by George Chetwynd Griffith.
Level B2AdventureAround the World in Eighty DaysPhileas Fogg wagers his fortune on circling the globe in just eighty days.
Level B2HorrorFrankensteinA young scientist builds a living being from death — and abandons what he makes.
Level B2Science FictionThuvia, maid of MarsThe classic science-fiction novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs.
Level B2Science FictionTwenty Thousand Leagues Under the SeaCaptain Nemo's submarine Nautilus carries its captives across the world's oceans.
Level B2RomanceThe Green MouseThe classic romance novel by Robert W.
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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