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.
Markhor- Book About Self DiscoveryAbdul Samad KhanMarkhor: In Search of the Unseen” by Abdul Samad Khan is a book about self discovery that takes…
Top RatedSaruda: Realm of WarAmer SohailA father crossed worlds for his son. When thirteen years old Arsalan is taken by a shape-shifti…
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 Abayat of Sultan BahooDr. Maqbool ElahiDiscover The Abyat of Sultan Bahoo, rendered into English by Maqbool Elahi — the first complete…
Whispers of the Valley (Part-1 PHOENIX SERIES) Maria Maqsood Ch.Whispers of the Valley is one of the best adventure novels you will read this year. It takes re…
Porcelain Party - – One Act Play Script About FriendshipKarum KayaniSet against the lush backdrop of a midsummer garden party, Porcelain Party is a one act play sc…
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Lenses & Letters - Book About Friendship for Adults
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Colonial WordsWaqas AbdullahColonial Words by Waqas Abdullah is a thought-provoking book about colonialism that explores ho…
Integrated Crop Science, Protection and Food SystemsHamza IftikharThis comprehensive agriculture book offers an in-depth exploration of modern agricultural scien…
History of the Pukhtuns - Pashtun History BookAbdul Samad KhanDiscover the untold story of one of the most resilient and influential nations in history with …
VOODOTAUR - The Jungle Chaos- Action Adventure Novel Shahrzad AkbarVOODOTAUR The Jungle Chaos by Shahrzad Akbar is a high-stakes action adventure novel where the …
Advanced Agricultural Sciences Principles and Innovations- Agricultural Biotechnology BookHamza IftikharAdvanced Agricultural Sciences: Principles and Innovations by Hamza Iftikhar is a leading agric…
Finding my roots- Book About MothersWajahat AliFinding My Roots by Wajahat Ali is a deeply touching book about mothers and the lasting legacy …
Foundations Of Agricultural Sciences- Agricultural Science BookHamza IftikharFoundations Of Agricultural Sciences by Hamza Iftikhar is a complete agricultural science book …
The Last Minute - Sports NovelNidal HammadA gripping sports novel that follows a teenager’s relentless pursuit of greatness, from a modes…
I was amazed to see the author is 10 and a half. Mashallah, well written. Keep writing
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Her Name Was- Best Psychological Thriller NovelNoor FatimaLooking for the best psychological thriller novel? Her Name Was by Noor Fatima is a chilling my…
The Night She Drowned - Velvet Vista Case (Part I)Sana Ahmed AlviTragic accident? Suicide? Or cold-blooded murder?On June 01, 2025, the cursed history of Velvet…
Desire Samar MalikIf you are searching for poetry books about heartbreak, Desire by Samar Malik is a must-read. T…
The CrossingAlesha FarazThe Crossing is a moving book about the India-Pakistan Partition of 1947. It tells the story of…
Dialogue with DiaryBisma Masood JatoiDialogue with Diary is a deeply engaging self-reflection book that spans three years of confess…
Keys of AgricultureHamza IftikharKeys of Agriculture is a comprehensive Public Service Commission book designed to support stude…
Learning Beyond NumbersMuhammad AhmedThis book began in the space between two silences. The first was the silence of a world in lock…
On Unknown Seas to Unknown ShoresDr. Maqbool ElahiFrom the corridors of Harvard to the quiet evenings of Rawalpindi, On Unknown Seas to Unknown S…
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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 Saruda: Realm of War (5.0/5 from 7 readers).
What kinds of English books are there?
The largest shelves are Poetry (74), 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?
102 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?
165 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 981. Delivery is across Pakistan, cash on delivery available.
What do readers say about these books?
870 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?
446 published titles, with new books added as they are published.
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Saruda: Realm of WarAmer SohailA father crossed worlds for his son. When thirteen years old Arsalan is taken by a shape-shifti…
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…
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