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.
The Walled City of Bunyaad - Thriller Fiction Book Omar IftikharThe Walled City of Bunyaad by Omar Iftikhar is a gripping thriller fiction book set in the haun…
Revamp and WInMaaz KhawajaPre-order (within Pkaistan): PKR 700. Outside Pakistan: $15. * No COD applicable in pre-order p…
The Cherry blossom tree and a laptop - Crime Fiction BookKanwal ShariqA gripping crime fiction book set in the year 2030, this story explores a time when rapid techn…
I am WeAnam Sajid10% OFF! The theoretical perspective that inspired I Am We is by Félix Guattari and Gilles Dele…
Irregular Verb List with Roman MeaningMasroor ZaidiThe book is designed to cater the needs of English learners around the globe. It comprises the …
Introduction to AlgaeMehwish JafferAlgae are simple plants that can range from the microscopic (microalgae), to large seaweeds (ma…
The Hours of the DevilAhsan YousafThe hours of the devil is a story about a boy who has stitched the past to his existence like a…
Detective strangeUneeb MemonZaryab a Private detective was called on a mission by the Chief of Police Qamar Rehman. Qamar R…
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The Blemished Perfectionist
“It’s the society that decides these things. It decides whether you are allowed to choose or not. These things are fixed by the society and we just like puppets have to act as a society pull our strings.” I didn't remain the kid a…
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Top RatedHabibiNisar Masoom10% OFF! ‘Habibi’ is a collection of 35 amorous and picturesque poetic verses sailing through v…
NanotechnologyShabnum ShaheenDiscover Nanotechnology by Dr. Farah Khan, Dr. Shabnum Shaheen and Qaria Naeem, an accessible r…
Octoberness Syed Sami Shah10% OFF! Book Description: We all inherit a great poet in ourselves. We all share the legacy of…
It was the lovely and cold night of December 20. Rabail had been waiting for this night for the…
The Blood MoonAhmed Rik"O Father! O Sun! O Satan!" these lines haunted two teenager as they face the nightmare of thei…
A Practical Guide To Shrubby Flora Of District Lahore, PunjabShabnum ShaheenThis book gives the complete description of the shrubby flora of District Lahore, Punjab. The d…
Letters To The Soul Fatima Misbah*Pre-order (within Pakistan): PKR 850 Outside Pakistan: $15 Cash on delivery is not applicable …
Short Stories for ChildrenZeenat Iqbal HakimjeeAn exclusive collection of moral learning for children. This anthology takes your child on an e…
This book is a fantastic introduction to compassionate engineering, covering everything from water scarcity to disaster relief. Great breadth, but technical details are sometimes light.
— Ahmed Hassan, verified reader
I Ruined Luigi's Election CampaignPseudo IntiqabA short story about a young outspoken student who moves back to his hometown Karachi to pursue …
Our Inauspicious StarsShoaib RashdiHaunted almost to the point of insanity by past memories, Shafi Rehman recalls an obsessive inf…
Broken Winged Birds Ramsha BabarPreorder price with free shipping: Within Pakistan: Rs. 900Outside Pakistan: USD 15 A winged cr…
SanctuaryOutcast10% OFF! Sanctuary is a collection of griping stories about survival from authors all over the …
Volume 1 - LoveOutcastLove is the most important thing in the world. Volume 1 is dedicated to stories and poems from …
Chaos WithinUmang KumarPreoder Price (with free shipping) Rs. 550 (within Pakistan) USD 15 (outside Pakistan) Chaos wi…
The Freezing PointAyesha S. KhanPreorder Price with free shipping: Rs. 1000/- (Within Pakistan)20 USD (Outside Pakistan) "Those…
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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 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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