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.
Redemption Muhammad ShahrozRedemption by Muhammad Shahroz is one the best psychological fiction books that takes readers d…
My Dreams by Shamayem BatoolShamayem BatoolMy Dreams Sparkly short stories for girls and boys Written by: Shamayem Batool Let’s dream toge…
True Justice - Action Fantasy Book Naveed Sheharyar Khan10% OFF! True Justice by Naveed Sheharyar Khan is a gripping action fantasy book that follows K…
Snowfall - Magic Mystery Book Justin MortonSnowfall is a captivating magic mystery book that weaves suspense, secrets, and enchantment int…
Modern Times - Magic Fantasy Story BookShabir Mir10% OFF! This fantasy story book is about a guy named Shakir and his strange and supernatural e…
The Storm Unfolds - Fiction Book About Magic and WarKanwal Shariq10% OFF! The Storm Unfolds by Kanwal Shariq is a gripping fiction book about magic and thriller…
Manipulated Cage - Magic Fiction Novel Abdullah Asim10% OFF! Manipulated Cage is a magic fiction novel set in a world where magic is feared and its…
Beware of the Demons Amongst - Fantasy Mystery Book Hunnia YousufThis fantasy mystery book follows a story of four orphans Fakhar Zaman, Lee Hyuk Jin, Lee Hyuk …
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The Sinking Wedding by Sara Amir is a horror story book that pulls readers into a dark wedding night filled with fear, secrets, and supernatural terror. Set in the cursed Sinking Town, this chilling tale blends mystery, suspense, …
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The Alliance of Al-Vertia - Sci-Fi Short Story BookMasooma Memon10% OFF! The Alliance of Al-Vertia is a gripping sci-fi short story book about "The Seven Sands…
Kingdom of Derya: Aitmaad and the Clan of Seven - Magical Fantasy BookOmar Iftikhar10% OFF! Kingdom of Derya: Aitmaad and the Clan of Seven by Omar Iftikhar is a captivating magi…
Outbreak - Best Sci-Fi Thriller BookTooba ArshadPrice: 1000 PKR Outbreak by Tooba Arshad is a gripping contender for the best sci fi thriller b…
Benedicti and the Magia Regna - Fantasy Magic Book Mussawir Abrar10% OFF! Benedicti and the Magia Regna by Mussawir Abrar is a deeply emotional fantasy magic bo…
Hamza, Our Dear FriendAyesha RasheedHamza is a smart, cheerful and friendly boy, with great future prospects and admiration from ev…
Light Upon Light- ReflectionsIqra Saeed10% OFF! Light Upon Light – Reflections by Iqra Saeed is an inspiring Islamic spirituality book…
THE ANCIENT SOULS - English Prose Poetry & Short Stories Book Mahnoor Naseer10% OFF! The Ancient Souls by Mahnoor Naseer is a captivating English prose poetry book that br…
The Astral Realm - Sci fi Fantasy BookFarrukh Aqil10% OFF The Astral Realm by Farrukh Aqil is a powerful sci fi fantasy book that follows Katheri…
Weird But Real: Facts They Don’t Teach in School is an excellent and engaging read. The author presents unusual facts in a fun, educational, and creative way. It’s perfect for readers who love discovering new and surpris…
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Queen Basila of Magica Ayesha Fatimah10% OFF! Queen Basila of Magica by Ayesha Fatimah is one of the best magic fantasy book that yo…
The Awakening - Beast Story Bookazra batool10% OFF! Enter a dark and gripping world with The Awakening by Azra Batool, a thrilling beast s…
Earthlings - The WeaklingsShema Bukhari10% OFF! Earthlings – The Weaklings by Shema Bukhari is a thought-provoking science fiction boo…
Why I Stopped Wearing AbayaHiba Tariq10% OFF! A short personal story of a girl who faces irrational criticism over her choice of clo…
The Variant - Fantasy Adventure BookTanzeela k. HassanPrice: 600 PKR (For Pakistan)Price: 250 INR (For India) #FreeShipping The Variant is fantasy ad…
Why My Heart ThrobsFiza BatoolI am the known and the unknown, the smile and the tears, the love and the hate. I am the killer…
Mechanical Engineering: Interview Guidelines for Fresh EngineersTayyab Khalil10% OFF! Mechanical Engineering: Interview for guidelines for fresh engineers is an assiduos do…
Hopes and DreamsWajiha Shahid10% OFF! Sarah Azeem is a girl with big dreams but life takes an unexpected turn for her at a v…
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کومل بھٹی لاہور سے تعلق رکھنے والی ایک باصلاحیت خاتون ہیں۔ وہ ایک لکھاری ہونے کے ساتھ ساتھ ایک کامیاب سائیکالوجسٹ بھی ہیں اور ایک نامور ادارے میں بطور ری سورس ٹیچر خدمات سر انجام دے رہی ہیں۔ کومل نے اپنے آس پاس موجود حقیقی کہانیوں کو موضوعِ سخن بنایا ہے اور انھیں الفاظ کی […]
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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