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.
Syeda Hafsa HashmiDr Ramla Nayaib HashmiThis NGO book is about Hafsa Healthcare Foundation: A Journey of Giving. Dr. Ramla Nayaib Hashm…
A girl named AlmasZeeshan AhmedA Girl Named Almas by Zeeshan Ahmed is a relatable fiction book for women that tells the story …
The White LieZarnaab AdilThe White Lie by Zarnaab Adil is a political fiction book set in 2036, showing the treacherous …
Eleutheromania The Authors AtticWriting itself is a charm but we are glad that we could bring life to your write ups. Writers m…
The RippleMahnoor KareemThe Ripple is a sci-fi book based on the fragile balance between reality, choice, and consequen…
Fighting Inner BattlesAshraf MallFighting Inner Battles by Ashraf Mall is a motivational book in English and a self help book wr…
Badr Bin Mughira: The Shaheen of AndalusNabeel AkhtarNote: For orders outside Pakistan, please email at merasawal@daastan.com or Whatsapp at +92 321…
Sanderson Sisters and the School of MagicZenia UmairFlat 200 PKR shipping applies Sanderson Sisters and the School of Magic by Zenia Umair is a thr…
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The Realm of Darkness
The Realm of Darkness is a diverse poetry book that beautifully shows the full spectrum of human emotions with honesty and depth. It depicts life in all its colors, pain and healing, hope and despair, strength and vulnerability. A…
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OtorvaSyeda Neha RizviOtorva by Syeda Neha Rizvi is a diverse poetry book that turns everyday experiences into meanin…
Paper Castles: Issue 1PaperCastles .hubPaper Castles is an arts and culture magazine that celebrates creative expression through inspi…
OutliersThe Authors Attic"Outliers" is an assemblage of poems by writers from all around India and Pakistan. "Outliers" …
Emotionally Literate SuperheroesAiman MirzaEmotionally Literate Superheroes by Aiman Mirza is a thoughtfully designed children education b…
Dreaming Souls and Dancing HeartsMiangul SaadDreaming Souls and Dancing Hearts is a nostalgic poems book that shares the inevitability of en…
Conscious and conflictSyeda Zauraiz SohailConscious and Conflict is a powerful combination of a young adult poetry book and short stories…
Language of the DeadAyesha ZafarLanguage of the Dead by Ayesha Zafar is a beautiful love poetry book that celebrates love, hear…
The Sky We OwnHaleemah MalikThe Sky We Own by Haleemah Malik is a fiction book about Kashmir and a tragic history novel tha…
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Purple WineThe Authors AtticPurple Wine is a fantasy poetry book by The Authors Attic . It is an interesting poem book abou…
DHANAKFakhir Ahmed AslamDHANAK is a sci-fi comic book for children designed to spark curiosity and build a strong inter…
A Guide to PubertySexEd PakistanA Guide to Puberty by SexEd Pakistan, is a thoughtfully designed puberty book for kids, created…
The Universe of MyselfSachal AqeelThe Universe of Myself is a broken marriage poems book that shares a glimpse into a husband’s e…
Wandering Souls The Authors Attic"Wandering Souls" is an assemblage of poems by writers from all around Pakistan. "Wandering Sou…
The Realm of DarknessOzma MushtaqueThe Realm of Darkness is a diverse poetry book that beautifully shows the full spectrum of huma…
Thief of HeartFaran AhmedThis philosophical poetry book is a collection of over fifty poems written over the span of a d…
Legacies- Lieutenant Nasir Hussain Khalid SlehriaHeba TariqLegacies Lieutenant Nasir Hussain Khalid Slehria by Heba Tariq is one of the most meaningful au…
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سلمان کا شعری اسلوب بےحد رواں اور منفرد ہے۔ اس کتاب میں ان کی یہی خوبی نمایاں ہے۔ انھوں نے بہت سے موضوعات پر قلم اٹھایا ہے اور ان کے ہر شعر میں شاعری سے محبت جھلکتی ہے۔یہی نہیں بلکہ وہ کمال کی منظرنگاری پیش کرنے کا بھی ہنر جانتے ہیں
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Faiza Anum: Of Leaves and Longing Poetry on Trees with Daastan
Faiza Anum shares writing journey and her inspiration behind “Of Leaves and Longing,” a poetry anthology on trees and nature.
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…
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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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