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.
Mr. Towel- Moral Stories Book Kiran DildarMr. Towel by Kiran Dildar is a moral stories book that teaches children an important life lesso…
My Therapist Tells Me Not to Ruminate- Mental Health Poetry BookMaham ShahMy Therapist Tells Me Not to Ruminate by Maham Shah is a mental health poetry book that explore…
Ramiz- Grief Poetry Book Maheen AhmedRamiz by Maheen Ahmed is a collection of sad poems that explore the loss of a loved one or seve…
Time, Distance and Unspoken Love- Novel About Siblings Arbaz Fahad"Time, Distance and Unspoken Love" by Arbaz Fahad is one of the most captivating novels about s…
Durr-e-Najaf- Spiritual Fiction BookShafaq HashmiDurr-e-Najaf by Shafaq Hashmi is a spiritual fiction book that tells the story of a Gilgit-born…
The Revolution- Political NovelKanwal ShariqThe Revolution by Kanwal Shariq is a gripping Political Novel that plunges readers into the tur…
Mnemonics of Public Health/Community MedicineDr Sarah TanvirDiscover Mnemonics of Public Health / Community Medicine by Dr. Sarah Tanvir, a revision compan…
Mnemonics of Medical Education / Health Professions EducationDr Sarah TanvirDiscover Mnemonics of Medical Education / Health Professions Education by Dr. Sarah Tanvir, a c…
Spotlight
Manipulated Cage - Magic Fiction Novel
10% OFF! Manipulated Cage is a magic fiction novel set in a world where magic is feared and its users are hunted. Cole, a 17-year-old boy, sets out on a mission for justice after his parents are taken away by the government for be…
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The Valor Girl- Women Empowerment Novel Mushtaque KorejoThe Valor Girl by Mushtaque Korejo is a women empowerment novel that follows a Christian teenag…
Stars in the Night Sky - Poetry Book about PositivityMusfirah RiazStars in the Night Sky by Musfirah Riaz is a heartfelt poetry book about positivity that takes …
Bleed, Breathe, Sing - Tragic Story BookKomal Salman10% OFF! Bleed, Breathe, Sing by Komal Salman is a powerful tragic story book based on true eve…
Raja Aziz Bhatti ShaheedSardar BhattiMajor Aziz Bhatti biography by Sardar Bhatti offers a rare and personal glimpse into the life o…
The Abnormally Normal - Self Awareness BookFakhar.e.Zahra BukhariPre-order (within Pkaistan): PKR 500. Outside Pakistan: $15. * No COD applicable in pre-order p…
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The Silhouette: A Morbid Tale #4Zachery MillerTonight, little Amy lays in bed, hurt and sad at how unfair life has been toward her. From a da…
I personally does not know who the writer is but the way she has written the book can easily explain who she as a person is. overall 5 star. i would give it 10 if available. tis book would define you your boundaries, you…
— Manal Aliyan, verified reader
The Nightcomer: A Morbid Tale #3Zachery MillerTrish and Henry mistakenly turn onto a dead-end street. The wrong street, at the wrong time of …
The Better HalfFemTeesLiterature is vast yet there is a strong branch of Feminist Literature which remains under-repr…
Whitestar - Superhero Fiction BookZoya S. A. AnsariPreoder price: 600 PKR Set against the vibrant yet shadowed streets of Lahore, Whitestar is a c…
Savior - Science Fiction Thriller Novel aaina batoolSavior is a gripping science fiction novel and an engaging superhero story book set in a world …
The Amorphous Horror: A Morbid Tale #2Zachery MillerLaura sits for a while and listens to Grandpa Kallembach’s stories of Nazi Germany. His tale re…
The Shopkeep: A Morbid Tale #1Zachery MillerCindy and Rachel break into a creepy old antiques and oddities shop. They’re just there for a s…
The Gift of UnderstandingAwais ShahA grave catastrophe is about to befall the futuristic version of Islamabad if the military hero…
Flawless - Book on Imperfection Maha Tariq10% OFF! To live a beautiful life is an art, but to live that life while embracing every crack,…
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نیا اسلوب، نئی عورت از بشریٰ اقبال - Daastan
کتاب کا اسلوبِ بیان سادہ اوردلکش ہے۔ کتاب بنیادی طور پر چار حصوں میں تقسیم ہے جس کے پہلے حصے میں فورم اور سائیٹ سیورز کا تعارف اور نابینااور معذورقلم کار خواتین کا انٹرویو درج ہے۔ادب سے تعلق رکھنے والی مختلف عورتوں کے بارے میں پڑھ کر آپ جانیں گے کہ انھوں نے اپنی زندگی میں کس قدر مشکلات کا سامنا کیا مگر انھوں نے ہار نہیں مانی اور محنت اور لگن کے ساتھ اپنے کام کو جاری رکھا۔دوسرے حصے میں محترمہ کشور ناہید کے انٹرویوکے ساتھ ساتھ مسلم ثانیثیت اور نسائی ادب اور تنقید شامل ہے۔
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The Forsaken by Hamza Khaskheli: A Collaboration with Daastan - Daastan
Read Hamza Khaskheli’s interview and written reflections as he shares his journey with Daastan & the thoughts that shape his storytelling.
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Blog on Love Recycled By Mushtaque Korejo
Love Recycled is a romance novel that follows Ali as he navigates his way through university and then adulthood. It portrays love in all honesty and with all its facets.
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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“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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32 books
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