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Urdu Books — اردو کتابیں

Novels, poetry and stories written in Urdu 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.

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غمِ وارفتگی Arsalan Hussain

It's a thriller and suspense love story around 4 characters.Writer (Arsalan Hussain) described …

لال دوپٹہ/ Laal Dupatta Amna Shehzadi

Rs. 150 shipping applies for orders within Pakistan باپ بیٹی کی محبت، ملنگ کی تڑپ اور مذہب کا ن…

آغاز زیست Faseehullah Irshad

طاقتور ظالم کے ساتھ کھُلے عام جنگ کرنا کمزور مظلوم کے لیئے دنیا کا مشکل ترین فعل ہے۔ظا لم کے خل…

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چاکلیٹ / Chocolate- Book About Childhood Trauma Afraz Jabeen

Chocolate by Afraz Jabeen is a deeply moving book about childhood trauma that captures the trag…

Cover of اک کرن اندھیروں میں / Ik kiran andhero'n mai- Childhood Trauma Book

اک کرن اندھیروں میں / Ik kiran andhero'n mai- Childhood Trauma Book Monaa Sohail

اک کرن اندھیروں میں (Ik kiran andhero'n mai) by Monaa Sohail is a brave and necessary childhood…

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ایک اور زویا / Aik aur Zoya- Social Issue & Awareness Novel for Girls Sarah Omer

Looking for a social issues Urdu novel? ایک اور زویا (Aik Aur Zoya) by Sarah Omer is a simple y…

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مستئ احوال / Masti-e-Ehwal - Spiritual Poetry Book in Urdu Aiman Sabir

Masti-e-Ehwal (مستئ احوال) by Aiman Sabir is a profound spiritual poetry book in Urdu that expl…

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دیوانہ / Dewana - Romantic Short Story in Urdu Yamna Noor

Dewana by Yamna Noor is a deeply emotional romantic short story book in Urdu that explores the …

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بے ہنر - Bey Hunar

by Shehryar Akhter Ali Khayal

This social poetry book by Shehryar Akhtar Ali Khayal conveys a message of freedom of thought and freedom of expression. In some poems, this thought-provoking poetry book boldly addresses burning social and religious issues, while…

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Cover of محبت گستاخ ہوتی ہے - Poems Book About Hard Times

محبت گستاخ ہوتی ہے - Poems Book About Hard Times Faiza Kayani

Preorder Price: Rs. 500/- (with shipping) Muhabbat Gustaakh Hoti Hai by Faiza Kayani is a deepl…

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Rehnuma - Inspirational Story Book in Urdu Hasan Ahmed

Rehnuma by Hasan Ahmed is a powerful inspirational story book in Urdu that highlights the true …

یقین ساحل گماں سمندر Fatimah Ambreen

زندگی میں آزمائشیں تو آتی ہیں سب ہی کی زندگی حادثات اور تجربات کا مرکب ہوتی ہے مگر ہم نے اس مشک…

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Tum door nazar aae - Urdu Romance Novel Saira Iqbal

Tum Door Nazar Aae by Saira Iqbal is a compelling Urdu romance novel that dives into the psycho…

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وادئ نیلا / Waadi e Neela - Fantasy Fiction Book in Urdu Afraz Jabeen

Rs.150 shipping applies for orders within Pakistan. Waadi e Neela (وادئ نیلا) by Afraz Jabeen i…

اکیلاپن Hasan Qureshi

اکیلاپن، ہاں یہ ضرروری ہے- انسان جتنا بھی اپنے دوستوں یا اپنے بیوی بچوں سے پیار کرتا ہو، اسے کچ…

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Rah-e-Wasl (راہِ وصل) - Spiritual Novel in Urdu Fiza Baloch

300 PKR (including delivery) Rah-e-Wasl (راہِ وصل) is a spiritual novel in Urdu that beautifull…

Cover of داستان اِک نئی / Daastan Ik Nayi - Fantasy Story Book in Urdu

داستان اِک نئی / Daastan Ik Nayi - Fantasy Story Book in Urdu Mubashra Khan

Rs.150 shipping applies for orders within Pakistan. This fantasy story book in Urdu is a captiv…

Very well written Mashallah! Any common person who wants to achieve big goals in life can be hit by such unwanted incidents which would direct his course to the beautiful ending. loved the story .

— shazia hassan, verified reader

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Ghungroo- Urdu Novel About Identity by Amna ShehzadiRead the book

فسوں کدہ / Fasoon Kada Gul Arbab

Rs. 150 shipping applies for orders within Pakistan. Fasoon Kada is one of the best Islamic nov…

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امید رنگ / Umeed Rung - Short Islamic Novel Fatimah Ambreen

Rs. 150 shipping applies for orders within Pakistan. Umeed Rung / امید رنگ by Fatimah Ambreen i…

Cover of نوُر ازل / Noor e Azal - Inspirational Novel in Urdu

نوُر ازل / Noor e Azal - Inspirational Novel in Urdu Quratulain Khuram Hashmi

Rs.150 shipping applies for orders within Pakistan Noor e Azal by Quratulain Khuram Hashmi is a…

Cover of اصل داستان تم ہو / Asal Daastan Tum Hu

اصل داستان تم ہو / Asal Daastan Tum Hu Zainab Taqvi

Rs. 150 shipping applies for orders within Pakistan Asal Daastan Tum Ho by Zainab Taqvi is a th…

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مالا / Maala - Love Story Book in Urdu Diya Khan

Rs.150 shipping applies for orders within Pakistan Maala by Diya Khan is a heartfelt love story…

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وراثت / Wirasat - Sci Fi Magic Fantasy Book in Urdu Kosar Naz

Wirasat is a thought-provoking sci fi magic book that masterfully blends science, magic, and hu…

Cover of Roshni K Deep - Tragic Stories Book in Urdu

Roshni K Deep - Tragic Stories Book in Urdu Farheen Naz Tariq

Roshni K Deep by Farheen Naz Tariq is a deeply moving realistic stories book that captures the …

Cover of ماریا، مالا اور کشمالہ / Maria, Maala Aur Kashmaala

ماریا، مالا اور کشمالہ / Maria, Maala Aur Kashmaala Alishba Anam

Rs.150 shipping applies for orders within Pakistan Maria, Maala, and Kashmaala is a compelling …

From the Pages

“٢٠١٠ء کا سیلاب انتہائی دلفگار اور دلخراش تھا جس کے مناظرکا غم آج بھی محسوس کیا جا سکتا ہے۔”

Lamhe Ne Kaha / لمحے نے کہا by Muneera Qureshi Grief & Loss

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Noor Fatima’s Her Name Was: A Thriller with Daastan

In this Daastan interview, the teen author Noor Fatima shares the inspiration and psychological themes behind her gripping debut.

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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.

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Urdu Books — common questions

What are the best books in Urdu?

Rated highest by readers on Daastan: لَو، لکھنؤ اور لاہور / Love, Lucknow Aur Lahore (5.0/5 from 13 readers), ز-ر-ش - Zay Ray Sheen - Positive Poetry (5.0/5 from 8 readers) and Darna Nahin Bachna He / ڈرنا نہیں بچنا ہے - Kids Book About COVID (5.0/5 from 8 readers).

What kinds of Urdu books are there?

The largest shelves are Poetry (41), Religious (21), Contemporary Fiction (17) and Romance (12). Every genre has its own Urdu page.

Which book should I read first?

The most-read titles here are میرا جسم میرا ہے / Mera Jism Mera Hai - Good Touch Bad Touch Book for Kids, لَو، لکھنؤ اور لاہور / Love, Lucknow Aur Lahore and Nagufta/ناگفتہ — a fair place to start.

Who writes in Urdu?

Among the most published here are Irfan Mehmud, Muhammad Jahangeer Badar, Fatimah Ambreen and Mudassir Majeed. Every author has a profile with their full catalogue.

Which of these books can I read for free?

33 books here can be read free on Daastan. See the free ones in Urdu, or browse everything free to read.

Are these available as e-books?

94 titles are available to read on any device, delivered instantly — no postage and no wait. Browse the e-books in Urdu — 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 20 to Rs 2,500, averaging about Rs 683. Delivery is across Pakistan, cash on delivery available.

What do readers say about these books?

353 readers have rated books here, averaging 4.7 out of 5. Reviews are written by verified readers and sit on each book’s page.

What are some memorable lines from these books?

“کبریٰ کی ماں کپڑے کی کان نکال لیتیں‘ کلف توڑتیں، کبھی تکون بناتیں کبھی چوکھونٹا کرتیں اور دل ہی دل میں قینچی چلا کر انکھیوں سے ناپ تول کر مسکرا پڑتیں۔” — تانیثیت کا نیا دور (نیا اسلوب، نئی عورت) - Tanisiyat ka Naya Daur (Naya Usloob, Nayi Aurat)
“چند دن ہوئے میں نے اخبار میں یہ خبر پڑھی کہ کراچی میں فنون لطیفہ کی ایک انجمن قائم ہوئی ہے جو وقتاً فوقتاً تصویروں کی نمائشوں کا اہتمام کیا کرے گی۔” — پطرس بخاری کی کھلکھلاتی تحریریں اور مضامین - Patras Bokhari Ki Khilkhilati Tehreerein Aur Mazameen
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How many books are there in Urdu?

191 published titles, with new books added as they are published.