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.
Player AIOmar IftikharPlayer AI by Omar Iftikhar is a gripping cricket thriller novel that blends the excitement of t…
Top 10 in PoetryCarvedJannat NawazCarved by Jannat Nawaz is a heartfelt poetry book that beautifully captures the raw emotions of…
Top 5 in Non-FictionPaying the PriceMuneeb QadirPaying The Price is a compelling book about Pakistan's social challenges, uncovering the harsh …
Mirror Echoes: Sialkot's TaleFaria AmirMirror Echoes: Sialkot's Tale by Faria Amir is a moving storybook on resilience, capturing the …
Perspective on the Art of Management (PERCEPTION OR REALITY?)Muhammad Yamman KhanPerspective on the Art of Management (Perception or Reality?) by Muhammad Yamman Khan is a powe…
Is This Me?Malaika AfzalIt is a story of forever searching, questioning, and living in the messy dance of being.
Unveil Mysteries AnewHaroon AwanUnveil Mysteries Anew is a captivating poetry photography book that reimagines the timeless say…
Season Of SadnessMuhammad Abdullah ZafarSeason of Sadness by Muhammad Abdullah Zafar is a reflective poetry book and an engaging poetry…
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Life Sucks Before It Ends
Life Sucks Before It Ends by Kareena Maheshwari is a sad realistic novel and a story book on trauma that follows Aria’s journey through loss, fear, and unexpected challenges. This deeply emotional and sad novel begins with the pai…
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A Soul’s MeditationDr. Humaira IrfanA Soul’s Meditation, by Dr. Humaira Irfan is a deeply reflective poetry book about life, a perf…
Melodies of Life and DeathKhadijah SafdarMelodies of Life and Death is an emotional poetry book and a philosophical poetry book that tak…
#1 in Self-Help/MotivationThe Uncommon SenseDarashikoh HashmiUncommon Sense is highly impactful personal growth book that challenges the ordinary and pushes…
Peregrination of the Soul Syeda Khair-ul-BariyahPeregrination of the Soul is a powerful personality development book and an inspiring book on p…
The Cockpit Culture and the Flight Training Environment in South AsiaKhalid MehmoodThe Cockpit Culture is an Asian aviation book that provides a profound knowledge about the huma…
Textiles: A Journey Through Fibers, Fabric, and DesignRafey AfzalTextiles: A Journey Through Fibers, Fabric, and Design by Rafey Afzal is a comprehensive textil…
Darkness to Light; A Journey of Self-Discovery and HealingFaria AkramDarkness to Light: A Journey of Self-Discovery and Healing by Faria Akram is a heartfelt self d…
GUIDELINES FOR GLOBAL PEACE BUILDING- Free Peace and Conflict Studies BookDr. Muhammad Shahzad AshfaqDr. Muhammad Shahzad Ashfaq wrote Guidelines for Global Peace Building. This work stands as a c…
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Security, Health, Opportunities & Support Resources- Health and Safety Book Rumaisa AhmedSecurity, Health, Opportunities and Support Resources by Rumaisa Ahmed stands out as a health a…
Wanderers- Classic Romance Book Syeda Kulsoom MuradWanderers Book by Syeda Kulsoom Murad stands out as an English historical novel set in the Nort…
One Thing Better - Personal Statement GuidebookKalsoom Syed"One Thing Better" by Kalsoom Syed serves as a straightforward personal statement guidebook. It…
Amicable Nature of Lahore - Best Contemporary Poetry BookHUMA ASLAMOne of the best contemporary poetry book out there really captures Lahore's spirit. It comes th…
Tangled in Verse - Poem Book About LifeMehak FatimaA poem book about life opens doors to the heart in a gentle way. Tangled in Verse by Mehak Fati…
Pakistan, A Forgotten Dream- Pakistan history book Muhammad UmerPakistan, A Forgotten Dream by Muhammad Umer is a must-read Pakistan history book that takes yo…
The Night Beyond The Sky - Poetry Book About Life Mustafa Bin AhmedThe Night Beyond The Sky works as a poetry book about life. It connects with people who move th…
Two Faced- Mystery Thriller Book Hamna ZahirDive into this mystery thriller book. Nothing turns out quite like you expect. Maria finds hers…
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حوالۂ عشق ازسلمان ظہور - Daastan
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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Six Murders In Seattle by Ekam Singh and Leyla Younas - Daastan
Six Murders in Seattle is a marvel of these superbly talented writers. In this book, they narrate a full suspense story about six back-to-back murders in a city called Seattle, and when the crime department could not able to handle this same pattern of murders, they asked for the officer, whose reputation is worse than criminals, as a last try to solve this mystery of murders.
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Artist: Art of Healing and Power of Love by Zainab Manzoor - Daastan
Artist: Art of Healing and Power of Love, is written by Zainab Manzoor who is a researcher by profession, however, practices writing and painting as a hobby. This book is a creative amalgamation of both of her hobbies, which educates the readers both visually and linguistically. She can be found playing with words and colors […]
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
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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?
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…
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