B2 books for language learners
B2 is an estimate for the original text, not a simplified retelling. Dracula, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, The Time Machine sit in that range: real sentences, not a graded summary.
Dracula
Jonathan Harker’s diary of the train ride toward Count Dracula’s castle.
Bram Stoker · 1897
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
“A Scandal in Bohemia” opens with Watson’s portrait of Holmes and Irene Adler.
Arthur Conan Doyle · 1892
The Time Machine
A dinner, a fire, and a man explaining that time is a fourth dimension.
H. G. Wells · 1895
FAQ
What does B2 mean for these books?
B2 is an estimate for the original text, not a simplified retelling. Dracula, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, The Time Machine sit in that range: real sentences, not a graded summary.
Can I read the whole book?
This page shows the opening. A free LingoRead account opens the public-domain text and keeps the translation beside it.
Which book should I start with?
Start with Dracula. If it feels easy, move up a level. If not, stay with the words that repeat.