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.
Artist: Art of Healing and Power of Love- poetry book about self-love Zainab Manzoor"Artist: Art of Healing and Power of Love" by Zainab Manzoor is a poetry book about self-love t…
A Life in the Shadow of Rusi B. Mobed- Aviation History Book F.E. AntiaDive into the inspiring world of aeromodelling and aviation with A Life in the Shadow of Rusi B…
Bonafide- Motivational Poetry BookMinahil Ali Zia"Bonafide" By Minahil Ali Zia is a motivational poetry book that takes readers on a heartfelt j…
The Last Pen Bearer- Book About Soul Fatima Mohammad‘IN CONVERSATION WITH MY SOUL’ The Last Pen Bearer” by Fatima Mohammad is a profound book about…
What Does It Take To Be A Successful Project Manager- Project Management Book Syed Waqar Hussain"What Does It Take To Be A Successful Project Manager" by Syed Waqar Hussain is a must-read pro…
Teaching Practice: A Realistic Guide- Teacher Training Book Dr. Fakhar QureshiTeaching Practice: A Realistic Guide By Dr. Fakhar Qureshi is the ultimate teacher training boo…
The Sinking Wedding- Horror Story Book Sara AmirThe Sinking Wedding by Sara Amir is a horror story book that pulls readers into a dark wedding …
The Secrets Within- Romantic Suspense Book Alisha Adnan"The Secrets Within" by Alisha Adnan is a captivating romantic suspense book that takes readers…
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The Forsaken- Psychological Thrillers Book
Step into the dark streets of a city made from smoke and broken promises. The Forsaken by Hamza Khaskheli stands out as a gripping psychological thrillers book. It will haunt your mind long after you finish. Follow Farhaad Azlaan.…
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Hidden Gems- Positive Psychology Book Dr. RabiaDiscover your true potential with “Hidden Gems” by Dr. Rabia, a positive psychology book design…
The Song of Waves - Romantic Poetry BookIsabel Ayesha KhalidDiscover The Song of Waves by Isabel Ayesha Khalid, a romantic poetry book that takes you on a …
A Lovers Journey to Nowhere Isabel Ayesha Khalid"A Lovers Journey to Nowhere" by Isabel Ayesha Khalid is one of the finest spiritual poetry boo…
Doctor, A Masiha And Our Society-Book about doctors Dr Ramla Nayaib Hashmi"Doctor, A Masiha And Our Society" by Dr Ramla Nayaib Hashmi is a must-read book about doctors,…
Markhor- Book About Self DiscoveryAbdul Samad KhanMarkhor: In Search of the Unseen” by Abdul Samad Khan is a book about self discovery that takes…
Buried Tales- Emotional Short Stories Book Mahad QureshiAVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER AT 20% OFF Discover” Buried Tales” by Mahad Qureshi, a short stories bo…
Ravensong- Fantasy Book Brian HayesRavensong by Brian Hayes is a powerful fantasy book where music, prophecy, magic, and love shap…
The Crystal Chaos- YA Fantasy Book Amal UsmanThe Crystal Chaos by Amal Usman is a thrilling YA fantasy book that will captivate young reader…
Your poems really get to my heart. With every word written and placed in a coordinated spot, your style is unique and addicting to read. I love this book, as along many other stories. Every poem is a master piece that gi…
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Digital Marketing in Pakistan: A Paradigm of Trust- Digital Marketing Book Shahid BashirDigital Marketing Book: Digital Marketing in Pakistan: A Paradigm of Trust by Shahid Bashir exp…
The Shade of Truth- Islam Beliefs and Teachings Book Haleema AnwarIslam Beliefs and Teachings Book 'The Shade of Truth' by Haleema Anwar is a must-read guide for…
Love RecycledMushtaque KorejoLove Recycled is a heartfelt love novel about an emotional relationship and personal growth. Th…
A New AwakeningThe Authors AtticA New Awakening by The Authors Attic is a warm and uplifting prose poetry book on hope that bri…
We are disappeared. We are aggrieved. Defence of Human Rights PakistanWe Are Disappeared. We Are Aggrieved. by Defence of Human Rights Pakistan is a true missing per…
Roses and ThornsSeemi AsadRoses and Thorns by Seemi Asad is a heartfelt poems book that sheds light on the untold emotion…
NASEEMObien MayoThis empowering poems book is a moving collection of poetry dedicated to the oppressed, giving …
I'll Meet You ThereAateqa HashmiI’ll Meet You There is a thought-provoking poems book that beautifully combines simplicity with…
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The Ripple by Mahnoor Kareem - Daastan
Daastan, founded on the very notion of being able to tell your stories by putting one's word out there in the world as a whole, becoming a part of this universe; materializes its principles through the journey of thousands of authors we have published. One such journey is that of Mahnoor Kareem, a teenager from Rawalpindi who grew up aspiring to be an exceptional author and chose to become one of them. From finishing a book in a single day to becoming the author of one, she is a treasured Daastan-published author. In an interview, she revealed that her father used to write short stories for so
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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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The Song of Waves by Ayesha Khalid - Daastan
Aysha Khalid is a Turkish poet, she does not believe in the boundaries of language to express herself or her imagination. That’s the reason, she has chosen a Pakistani publishing company ‘Daastan’ to publish her collection of poems.
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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