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Taleem Aman, Ba-Tareeq Aman / تعلیم امن بطریق امن - Moral values book

Shah Jahan - fantasy drama book

Medical Emergencies - Acute Medicine Textbook

From Partition to Pioneer - Pakistan's medical pioneer biography book

Diverse Poesy - Kids Poem Book to Inspire Creativity

English Books

Books written in English by Pakistani authors. Read them online or order a print copy — every book on this shelf is in the language it was meant to be read in.

103 books

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Zephr Blew - Winds of Deliverance - Free Sci-Fi Mystery Book Faizan Ahmed Jalal

A sci fi mystery book set in an era defined by the Anthropocene and the looming shadow of the H…

Millennials vs. Gen Z Sajal Raza

Millennials vs. Gen Z by Sajal Raza is a laugh-out-loud humorous fiction novel that captures th…

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GUIDELINES FOR GLOBAL PEACE BUILDING- Free Peace and Conflict Studies Book Dr. Muhammad Shahzad Ashfaq

Dr. Muhammad Shahzad Ashfaq wrote Guidelines for Global Peace Building. This work stands as a c…

We Can Survive- Coronavirus Tazeen Ameena

An educational book with illustrations to spread awareness about COVID-19.

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Lia: A Cell's Journey-Children's Science Fiction Book Daaniyal Rahman

Children’s science fiction books often bring tough topics to life in ways kids can grasp right …

The Universe of Myself Sachal Aqeel

The Universe of Myself is a broken marriage poems book that shares a glimpse into a husband’s e…

Inside out Zarish Iqbal

I couldn’t find anyone I could share what I think with so I picked up the pen. I found the best…

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For the Love of Mountains- Islamic Book About Mountains Noor Sheikh

"For the Love of Mountains" by Noor Sheikh is a deeply reflective Islamic book about mountains …

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The Better Half

by FemTees

Literature is vast yet there is a strong branch of Feminist Literature which remains under-represented and least promoted. So Daastan andFemTees collaborated together to bring Feminist literature back which is not only as a tool t…

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The Subtle Slap of Life Sonia Khan

This heartfelt and deep poem book is Sonia Khan’s debut poetry collection that captures emotion…

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The Imperfect- Philosophical Fiction Book Urooj Malik

The Imperfect by Urooj Malik is a philosophical fiction book that explores the delicate space b…

The Vent Fatima Misbah

The book aims to explore the local media culture in Pakistan in the psycho-social wellbeing con…

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SPOKEN ENGLISH FOR ALL- Best Spoken English Book Muhammad Javed

SPOKEN ENGLISH FOR ALL by Muhammad Javed is the best spoken English book designed for learners …

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Rewritten tale of Cinderella- Feminist Literature Book Eiman Jamil

Rewritten Tale of Cinderella by Eiman Jamil is a feminist literature book that reimagines a cla…

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Chestnut and the 7 Dwarfs- Fairy Tale Book Eiman Jamil

Chestnut and the 7 Dwarfs by Eiman Jamil is a powerful Fairy Tale Book that reimagines a classi…

The Compass Within The Wild Muhammad Ali Waqas

Discover The Compass Within The Wild by Muhammad Ali Waqas, a book about finding direction thro…

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Chandelier (Tales of Time)- Poetry Book About Society Usama Bin Yar

Poetry books about society Chandelier (Tales of Time) by Usama Bin Yar is a reflective journey …

Conservatives, bigots and orthodoxies exists in every country and society to play only one role and that is to keep the people silent and with one hidden agenda to keep the women oppressed, may it be by giving them the f…

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Incarcerated Emotions- Book About Overcoming Fear Muhammad Noman

Book About Overcoming Fear, Incarcerated Emotions by Muhammad Noman is a powerful journey throu…

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Forced Migration on the Basis of Extremism- Book on Migration Saleem Azam

Book on migration, "Forced Migration on the Basis of Extremism" by Saleem Azam explores the cau…

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Introvert's Illusion- Introvert Poetry Book Muhammad Noman

Introvert Poetry Book Introvert's Illusion by Muhammad Noman takes readers deep into the mind o…

Standing Again Shiza Nizam

Discover Standing Again by Shiza Nizam, a gentle children’s story about what happens after you …

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Fears and Friends- Children’s Book About Friendship Shiza Nizam

Fears and Friends by Shiza Nizam is a delightful and educational children’s book about friendsh…

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The memoir of a 15 year old with too much free time on his hands.noone never

Is it justified for a 15 year old to write a memoir? That's the question 15 year old Mehmood as…

Mr. Towel- Moral Stories Book Kiran Dildar

Mr. Towel by Kiran Dildar is a moral stories book that teaches children an important life lesso…

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Mnemonics of Public Health/Community Medicine Dr Sarah Tanvir

Discover Mnemonics of Public Health / Community Medicine by Dr. Sarah Tanvir, a revision compan…

From the Pages

“However he did always shared everything with Sara who, given her maturity irrespective of her age encouraged him to tell the truth.”

Downfall Towards The Sky by Hassan Mir Courage

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When Duty Wore Wings of Brotherhood - Daastan

Based on Wings of Brotherhood by Wg Cdr (Retd) Badrul Hassan Khan, this gripping account reveals the unseen side of the 1965 War, the fear, discipline, and brotherhood that defined the Pakistan Air Force.

daastan.com Wings of Brotherhood : A Journey Between Two Air Forces - Pakistan Air Force memoir

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Noor Fatima’s Her Name Was: A Thriller with Daastan

In this Daastan interview, the teen author Noor Fatima shares the inspiration and psychological themes behind her gripping debut.

daastan.com Her Name Was- Best Psychological Thriller Novel

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Ummed ki Kiran: Aneeta Yaqoob’s Journey with Daastan - Daastan

A reflective interview with Aneeta Yaqoob exploring psychology & about her self-help book in urdu" Umeed ki Kiran."

daastan.com Umeed Ki Kiran - Self-Help Book in Urdu

English Books — common questions

What are the best books in English?

Rated highest by readers on Daastan: Derange Life (5.0/5 from 14 readers), Habibi (5.0/5 from 8 readers) and The Freezing Point (5.0/5 from 6 readers).

What kinds of English books are there?

The largest shelves are Poetry (75), Non-Fiction (38), Fantasy (37) and Contemporary Fiction (28). Every genre has its own English page.

Which book should I read first?

The most-read titles here are Engineering for Humanity, Pakistan, A Forgotten Dream- Pakistan history book and Mechanical Engineering: Interview Guidelines for Fresh Engineers — a fair place to start.

Who writes in English?

Among the most published here are richard shekari, The Authors Attic, AFSHAN HUMA and Omar Iftikhar. Every author has a profile with their full catalogue.

Which of these books can I read for free?

103 books here can be read free on Daastan. See the free ones in English, or browse everything free to read.

Are these available as e-books?

169 titles are available to read on any device, delivered instantly — no postage and no wait. Browse the e-books in English — buy one from its own page and it is yours to read straight away.

How much do these books cost?

Print editions run from Rs 270 to Rs 4,800, averaging about Rs 983. Delivery is across Pakistan, cash on delivery available.

What do readers say about these books?

876 readers have rated books here, averaging 4.6 out of 5. Reviews are written by verified readers and sit on each book’s page.

What are some memorable lines from these books?

“میں کس طرح آپ کا شکریہ ادا کروں میرے پاس تو الفاظ بھی نہیں ہیں میری خدا سے دعا ہے کہ مجھے آپ جیسا ہمدرد دل عطا کرے جو دوسروں کی مدد کے لیے ہر وقت ب…” — Chitthi Sarhad Paar Se / چٹھی سرحد پار سے
“The book is titled ‘Ramiz’, because the earliest of these poems were written after that dream.” — Ramiz- Grief Poetry Book
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How many books are there in English?

453 published titles, with new books added as they are published.