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.
The Revolution- Political NovelKanwal ShariqThe Revolution by Kanwal Shariq is a gripping Political Novel that plunges readers into the tur…
Mnemonics of Public Health/Community MedicineDr Sarah TanvirDiscover Mnemonics of Public Health / Community Medicine by Dr. Sarah Tanvir, a revision compan…
Mnemonics of Medical Education / Health Professions EducationDr Sarah TanvirDiscover Mnemonics of Medical Education / Health Professions Education by Dr. Sarah Tanvir, a c…
The Valor Girl- Women Empowerment Novel Mushtaque KorejoThe Valor Girl by Mushtaque Korejo is a women empowerment novel that follows a Christian teenag…
Stars in the Night Sky - Poetry Book about PositivityMusfirah RiazStars in the Night Sky by Musfirah Riaz is a heartfelt poetry book about positivity that takes …
Bleed, Breathe, Sing - Tragic Story BookKomal Salman10% OFF! Bleed, Breathe, Sing by Komal Salman is a powerful tragic story book based on true eve…
Raja Aziz Bhatti ShaheedSardar BhattiMajor Aziz Bhatti biography by Sardar Bhatti offers a rare and personal glimpse into the life o…
Spotlight
The Last Minute - Sports Novel
A gripping sports novel that follows a teenager’s relentless pursuit of greatness, from a modest hometown to one of the most demanding football academies in the world. It is a fast-paced football novel that blends passion and pers…
View Book
The Abnormally Normal - Self Awareness BookFakhar.e.Zahra BukhariPre-order (within Pkaistan): PKR 500. Outside Pakistan: $15. * No COD applicable in pre-order p…
SLAPsimoneel czarOrder now for, $15- Internationally. PKR 500- in Pakistan. COD is not applicable on Pre-orders.…
The Silhouette: A Morbid Tale #4Zachery MillerTonight, little Amy lays in bed, hurt and sad at how unfair life has been toward her. From a da…
The Nightcomer: A Morbid Tale #3Zachery MillerTrish and Henry mistakenly turn onto a dead-end street. The wrong street, at the wrong time of …
The Better HalfFemTeesLiterature is vast yet there is a strong branch of Feminist Literature which remains under-repr…
Whitestar - Superhero Fiction BookZoya S. A. AnsariPreoder price: 600 PKR Set against the vibrant yet shadowed streets of Lahore, Whitestar is a c…
Savior - Science Fiction Thriller Novel aaina batoolSavior is a gripping science fiction novel and an engaging superhero story book set in a world …
The Amorphous Horror: A Morbid Tale #2Zachery MillerLaura sits for a while and listens to Grandpa Kallembach’s stories of Nazi Germany. His tale re…
Engineering for Humanity is a refreshing and thought-provoking read. It beautifully connects technology with compassion and purpose. The author’s vision of making engineering serve people is inspiring. Each page reflects…
— Ibrahim Rizwan, verified reader
The Shopkeep: A Morbid Tale #1Zachery MillerCindy and Rachel break into a creepy old antiques and oddities shop. They’re just there for a s…
The Gift of UnderstandingAwais ShahA grave catastrophe is about to befall the futuristic version of Islamabad if the military hero…
Flawless - Book on Imperfection Maha Tariq10% OFF! To live a beautiful life is an art, but to live that life while embracing every crack,…
The Walled City of Bunyaad - Thriller Fiction Book Omar IftikharThe Walled City of Bunyaad by Omar Iftikhar is a gripping thriller fiction book set in the haun…
Revamp and WInMaaz KhawajaPre-order (within Pkaistan): PKR 700. Outside Pakistan: $15. * No COD applicable in pre-order p…
The Cherry blossom tree and a laptop - Crime Fiction BookKanwal ShariqA gripping crime fiction book set in the year 2030, this story explores a time when rapid techn…
I am WeAnam Sajid10% OFF! The theoretical perspective that inspired I Am We is by Félix Guattari and Gilles Dele…
Irregular Verb List with Roman MeaningMasroor ZaidiThe book is designed to cater the needs of English learners around the globe. It comprises the …
From the Pages
“A change can be both ways, both cases of the elite class are bringing a change in the society in diverse ways.”Read the Book
Daastan Community
Our authors, in their own words and in the press.
Review
بچوں کی حفاظت - Daastan
سیکس ایڈ پاکستان کی جانب سے پیش کردہ یہ کتاب بچوں کے لیے ایک بہترین تحفہ ہے۔سی کے بارے میں تعلیم عام کرنےکے لیے کام کررہی ہے۔یہ تنظیم بچوں میں گڈ ٹچ اور بیڈ ٹچ میں فرق کرنے کا شعور پیدا کرتی ہے ۔پچھلے کچھ سالوں میں پاکستان میں جنسی تشدد کے واقعات بڑھتے ہی چلے جارہے ہیں۔ بچوں میں بڑھتےجنسی تشددکے واقعات کو کم کرنا بے حد ضروری ہے۔اس برے کام میں ملوث لوگوں کو سزا دینے کی ہرممکن سے ممکن کوشش کرنی چاہیےتاکہ ہمارے بچےبھرپور طریقے سے اپنے بچپن کو جی سکیں۔کس ایڈ پاکستان، پاکستان کی پہلی غیر سرکاری تنظیموں میں سے ایک ہےجو 2020 ءسے جنسیت
Interview
Ummed ki Kiran: Aneeta Yaqoob’s Journey with Daastan - Daastan
A reflective interview with Aneeta Yaqoob exploring psychology & about her self-help book in urdu" Umeed ki Kiran."
Interview
Wajahat Ali’s Finding My Roots: A Mother's Legacy with Daastan
Discover Wajahat Ali’s "Finding My Roots," an inspiring biography that captures the strength of a mother’s love and sacrifices.
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 (75), Non-Fiction (38), Fantasy (36) 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?
101 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 983. Delivery is across Pakistan, cash on delivery available.
What do readers say about these books?
871 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
Browse more quotes by theme.
“The book is titled ‘Ramiz’, because the earliest of these poems were written after that dream.” — Ramiz- Grief Poetry Book
Browse more quotes by theme.
How many books are there in English?
445 published titles, with new books added as they are published.
Recently added to English Books
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 AhmedThe Story Within by Rumaisa Ahmed is a book about finding yourself, a tender, piercing meditati…
Larger than LifeKhalid SalamatLarger than Life by Khalid Salamat is a moving book about Pakistan, a collection of deeply huma…
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…
Explore by genre
Poetry
116 books
Non-Fiction
49 books
Contemporary Fiction
45 books
Fantasy
41 books
Fiction
34 books
Self-Help/Motivation
33 books
Religious
32 books
Tragedy
32 books
Anthology
29 books
Drama
29 books
Sci-Fi & Horror
25 books
Romance
23 books
Children Fiction
22 books
Mystery
22 books
Research Work
22 books
Popular Fiction
20 books
Biography
19 books
Humour
12 books
History
7 books
Magazine
7 books
Medical
7 books
Travelogue
7 books
Login with Google
