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The library

One collection of classics, arranged on shelves so you can find the right book for right now — the easiest classics, classics by English level, short stories for beginners, and a year-long reading challenge. Everything is free to read online.

Browse by shelf

Short English Stories for Beginners30 free A1 stories with audio read-along and a short quiz.Browse →Classic Books for English Learners (B1–B2)The twelve classics grouped by CEFR reading level.Browse →Best Classic Books for BeginnersThe easiest classics to start with, ranked from easiest to hardest.Browse →12-Month Classic Reading ChallengeOne classic a month for a year, with a daily tracker and quizzes.Browse →

The whole collection

All twelve classicsThe full shelf — every book with reading options and a quiz.Browse →The 30-day A1 planA guided beginner plan: one short story a day for thirty days.Browse →QuotesMemorable lines from the classics, by book and by theme.Browse →

Make it a habit

Read the classics, one at a time

The free 12-month plan gives you a calm daily page goal, a tracker, and a short quiz at the end of each book. It saves your progress and vocabulary across devices.