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.
Laboratory Interpretation on Fingertips - Diagnostic Test BookShahzad Ali JiskaniLaboratory Interpretation on Fingertips is a practical diagnostic test book designed for medica…
Say it Out Loud - Poem Book About HeartGM SyedSay it Out Loud by GM Syed is a poem book about heart that truly feels, loves, and endures. Thi…
Rhyming Life - Poem Book on Life Zoha KhalidRhyming Life is a poem book on life inspired by everyday observations, personal experiences, an…
Autumn's Curse - Romance Mystery BookLareb SoomroAutumn’s Curse by Lareb Soomro is a engaging romance mystery book where terror, secrets, and lo…
Untitled - Poetry Book About Healing Kashifa ImranUntitled by Kashifa Imran is a deeply emotional debut poetry collection that explores heartbrea…
The Imperfect- Philosophical Fiction BookUrooj MalikThe Imperfect by Urooj Malik is a philosophical fiction book that explores the delicate space b…
Made for Each Other- True Love Story Book Aisha RahatMade for Each Other by Aisha Rahat is a true love story book that takes readers on an emotional…
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The ocean of colliding thoughts
Preder now @ Rs. 1000 “We are all sailors on a voyage to the ocean of colliding thoughts" We all are carrying something inside us, our journeys, fears, damages, wounds, dreams, inspirations, love, and betrayals. Something that awa…
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The Vent Fatima MisbahThe book aims to explore the local media culture in Pakistan in the psycho-social wellbeing con…
SPOKEN ENGLISH FOR ALL- Best Spoken English BookMuhammad JavedSPOKEN ENGLISH FOR ALL by Muhammad Javed is the best spoken English book designed for learners …
Death on Birth- Emotional Story Book Obien MayoDiscover Death on Birth by Obien Mayo, an emotional story book that explores the deepest layers…
Rewritten tale of Cinderella- Feminist Literature Book Eiman JamilRewritten Tale of Cinderella by Eiman Jamil is a feminist literature book that reimagines a cla…
Chestnut and the 7 Dwarfs- Fairy Tale BookEiman JamilChestnut and the 7 Dwarfs by Eiman Jamil is a powerful Fairy Tale Book that reimagines a classi…
Journey to an Ultimate Legitimacy- Book About Purpose of Life Ummara YousafJourney to an Ultimate Legitimacy by Ummara Yousa is a book about the purpose of life that guid…
The Compass Within The WildMuhammad Ali WaqasDiscover The Compass Within The Wild by Muhammad Ali Waqas, a book about finding direction thro…
Gateway to Serenity The Karakoram Highway - Book About Karakoram HighwayNaba BasarBook about Karakoram Highway Gateway to Serenity The Karakoram Highway by Naba Basar takes read…
Need something to lift you up, read the book and you will find yourself having the strength to pull yourself out of your misery. A great read..good work !!!!
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The Seven Venoms- Book About Social ChangeAlyan KhanBooks about social change, "The Seven Venoms" by Alyan Khan, explore the deep-rooted reasons be…
Chandelier (Tales of Time)- Poetry Book About SocietyUsama Bin YarPoetry books about society Chandelier (Tales of Time) by Usama Bin Yar is a reflective journey …
Incarcerated Emotions- Book About Overcoming Fear Muhammad NomanBook About Overcoming Fear, Incarcerated Emotions by Muhammad Noman is a powerful journey throu…
Forced Migration on the Basis of Extremism- Book on Migration Saleem AzamBook on migration, "Forced Migration on the Basis of Extremism" by Saleem Azam explores the cau…
Introvert's Illusion- Introvert Poetry Book Muhammad NomanIntrovert Poetry Book Introvert's Illusion by Muhammad Noman takes readers deep into the mind o…
Standing AgainShiza NizamDiscover Standing Again by Shiza Nizam, a gentle children’s story about what happens after you …
Fears and Friends- Children’s Book About Friendship Shiza NizamFears and Friends by Shiza Nizam is a delightful and educational children’s book about friendsh…
The memoir of a 15 year old with too much free time on his hands.noone neverIs it justified for a 15 year old to write a memoir? That's the question 15 year old Mehmood as…
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Artist: Art of Healing and Power of Love by Zainab Manzoor - Daastan
Artist: Art of Healing and Power of Love, is written by Zainab Manzoor who is a researcher by profession, however, practices writing and painting as a hobby. This book is a creative amalgamation of both of her hobbies, which educates the readers both visually and linguistically. She can be found playing with words and colors […]
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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 Tangled in Verse - Poem Book About Life (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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“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.
Recently added to English Books
The Story WithinRumaisa AhmedIt is said that souls have a direct connection to their creator, and some of us recognize our s…
Larger than LifeKhalid SalamatLarger than Life is a collection of deeply human portraits celebrating the men and women who sh…
Death and Denial - Dark Fantasy BookMuaz MirzaDeath and Denial is a gripping dark fantasy book that blends haunting mystery and a relentless …
The Jewels of Urdu PoetryMasaud Akhtar ZaighamThe Jewels of Urdu Poetry is an Urdu poetry anthology book that introduces readers to the lives…
The Abayat of Sultan BahooDr. Maqbool ElahiDiscover The Abyat of Sultan Bahoo, rendered into English by Maqbool Elahi — the first complete…
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