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.
We Can Survive- CoronavirusTazeen AmeenaAn educational book with illustrations to spread awareness about COVID-19.
In Between Blood - Sibling Rivalry Book Hiba Adeel ToorPeople still talk about sibling rivalry books that really pull you in. In Between Blood by Hiba…
#1 in MysteryMystery At Woodland Bakers- Crime Mystery Book Farieha GardeziThis crime mystery book pulls readers right into a tense world where clues hide in plain sight.…
The Maze of Tamerest- Magic Fantasy Book Maria Ali Hussain BootwalaThis magic fantasy book pulls readers into a captivating magical world. The Maze of Tamerest, w…
Royalties In Magic- Magic Fiction BookRuqaiyah Moiz AjmerwalaMagic fiction book often pull readers into unexpected places. Take Royalties In Magic by Ruqaiy…
Odes Of My Heart- Poetry Anthology Book Sherebanu YousufLovers of poetry anthology books often seek collections that resonate on a personal level. Odes…
When The Clocks Turn Back- Book About Time Travel Mariam MuslimWhat if your teacher gives you an assignment, one about a famous pharaoh? Or you find out that …
Healthy and Safe Schools- School Safety Book AFSHAN HUMAThis safety book, Healthy and Safe Schools by Afshan Huma, is a powerful guide for building sec…
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From East Pakistan to Bangladesh: The Rationale for a Bengali Identity
From East Pakistan to Bangladesh. The Rationale for a Bengali Identity by Sayed M Irfan serves as a must read history of Bengal book. It examines the origins of Bangladesh emerging from East Pakistan. This booklet offers insights …
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The Digital Scientists- Art and Science Book Sania EjazThe Digital Scientists stands as an art and science book that guides curious readers through a …
Brock- Action Adventure Book Mohammed Yousuf ZariwalaIf you are into an action adventure book with all sorts of thrilling twists and heroic quests. …
Worth It- Survival Story Book Khadija Yousuf MotorwalaIn the survival story book Worth It, Ajidohk faces total chaos from a shocking twist. His life …
Lia: A Cell's Journey-Children's Science Fiction BookDaaniyal RahmanChildren’s science fiction books often bring tough topics to life in ways kids can grasp right …
Live the Game- Minecraft Book Haider NajmiLive the Game by Haider Najmi stands out as a Minecraft book. It pulls a gamer's everyday routi…
Rampant - Medical Thriller Book Abdeali Dr. NaumanRampant by Abdeali Dr. Nauman stands out as a medical thriller book. It pulls readers right int…
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Wealth In The Treehouse- Urban Fiction Book Aqsa Abdul QadirWealth In The Treehouse by Aqsa Abdul Qadir stands out as an urban fiction book that pulls read…
The stageplay book is really good at making interesting characters. They change and grow a lot during the story. Each character has their own problems and feelings that make them real. The way they interact with each oth…
— Syeda Noor ul Batool, verified reader
Introduction to Art and Design Education- Child Development Book Rafey AfzalLooking for a child development book that blends creativity, learning, and modern teaching meth…
Amaltas- Women Rights Book Rameen AliAmaltas serves as a notable women rights book written by Rameen Ali. The narrative traces Aaliy…
Spike The Porcupine & Other StoriesShaheer FarhanSpike The Porcupine is a collection of short stories.
Abstract Book ICTLL 2022 collects the abstracts presented at the International Conference on TE…
EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY OF HAZRAT SULTAN BAHOO- Sultan Bahoo BookMuhammad Nasir KhanDiscover the timeless wisdom of Hazrat Sultan Bahoo in Educational Philosophy Of Hazrat Sultan …
Special Stains Used in Histopathological TechniquesDr. Shamail ZiaSpecial Stains Used in Histopathological Technique is an essential histopathology book designed…
Pen VibeThe Authors AtticThis book is a collective work of 25 independent writers, worked and published under Author’s A…
In Search Of Her SoulAhmed SheikhIn Search of Her Soul by Ahmed Sheikh is a soulful poetry book about the emotional and spiritua…
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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 (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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