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Fajr and Noor- Islamic Poetry Book

Taleem Aman, Ba-Tareeq Aman / تعلیم امن بطریق امن - Moral values book

Shah Jahan - fantasy drama book

Medical Emergencies - Acute Medicine Textbook

From Partition to Pioneer - Pakistan's medical pioneer biography book

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.

445 books

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Bonafide- Motivational Poetry Book Minahil Ali Zia

"Bonafide" By Minahil Ali Zia is a motivational poetry book that takes readers on a heartfelt j…

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The Last Pen Bearer- Book About Soul Fatima Mohammad

‘IN CONVERSATION WITH MY SOUL’ The Last Pen Bearer” by Fatima Mohammad is a profound book about…

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What Does It Take To Be A Successful Project Manager- Project Management Book Syed Waqar Hussain

"What Does It Take To Be A Successful Project Manager" by Syed Waqar Hussain is a must-read pro…

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Teaching Practice: A Realistic Guide- Teacher Training Book Dr. Fakhar Qureshi

Teaching Practice: A Realistic Guide By Dr. Fakhar Qureshi is the ultimate teacher training boo…

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The Sinking Wedding- Horror Story Book Sara Amir

The Sinking Wedding by Sara Amir is a horror story book that pulls readers into a dark wedding …

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The Secrets Within- Romantic Suspense Book Alisha Adnan

"The Secrets Within" by Alisha Adnan is a captivating romantic suspense book that takes readers…

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Hidden Gems- Positive Psychology Book Dr. Rabia

Discover your true potential with “Hidden Gems” by Dr. Rabia, a positive psychology book design…

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The Song of Waves - Romantic Poetry Book Isabel Ayesha Khalid

Discover The Song of Waves by Isabel Ayesha Khalid, a romantic poetry book that takes you on a …

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The Damsel in Distress

by Farees Ahmed

Unable to reconcile himself with the mysterious demise of his father, a twenty-year-old A-level student, Ali can only find peace amidst chaos and reckless adventures. In a city like Karachi there is no dearth of danger, but drivin…

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A Lovers Journey to Nowhere Isabel Ayesha Khalid

"A Lovers Journey to Nowhere" by Isabel Ayesha Khalid is one of the finest spiritual poetry boo…

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Doctor, A Masiha And Our Society-Book about doctors Dr Ramla Nayaib Hashmi

"Doctor, A Masiha And Our Society" by Dr Ramla Nayaib Hashmi is a must-read book about doctors,…

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#1 in Contemporary Fiction Buried Tales- Emotional Short Stories Book Mahad Qureshi

AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER AT 20% OFF Discover” Buried Tales” by Mahad Qureshi, a short stories bo…

Ravensong- Fantasy Book Brian Hayes

Ravensong by Brian Hayes is a powerful fantasy book where music, prophecy, magic, and love shap…

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The Crystal Chaos- YA Fantasy Book Amal Usman

The Crystal Chaos by Amal Usman is a thrilling YA fantasy book that will captivate young reader…

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Digital Marketing in Pakistan: A Paradigm of Trust- Digital Marketing Book Shahid Bashir

Digital Marketing Book: Digital Marketing in Pakistan: A Paradigm of Trust by Shahid Bashir exp…

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The Shade of Truth- Islam Beliefs and Teachings Book Haleema Anwar

Islam Beliefs and Teachings Book 'The Shade of Truth' by Haleema Anwar is a must-read guide for…

Love Recycled Mushtaque Korejo

Love Recycled is a heartfelt love novel about an emotional relationship and personal growth. Th…

S.hukr’s latest book is beyond amazing. Coming from a female reader and this book being directed at men, it is still nothing short of outstanding. Alhamdulillah I finally have his whole collection and I look forward to a…

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A New Awakening The Authors Attic

A New Awakening by The Authors Attic is a warm and uplifting prose poetry book on hope that bri…

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We are disappeared. We are aggrieved. Defence of Human Rights Pakistan

We Are Disappeared. We Are Aggrieved. by Defence of Human Rights Pakistan is a true missing per…

Top 10 in Poetry Roses and Thorns Seemi Asad

Roses and Thorns by Seemi Asad is a heartfelt poems book that sheds light on the untold emotion…

NASEEM Obien Mayo

This empowering poems book is a moving collection of poetry dedicated to the oppressed, giving …

I'll Meet You There Aateqa Hashmi

I’ll Meet You There is a thought-provoking poems book that beautifully combines simplicity with…

Syeda Hafsa Hashmi Dr Ramla Nayaib Hashmi

This NGO book is about Hafsa Healthcare Foundation: A Journey of Giving. Dr. Ramla Nayaib Hashm…

A girl named Almas Zeeshan Ahmed

A Girl Named Almas by Zeeshan Ahmed is a relatable fiction book for women that tells the story …

#1 in Fiction The White Lie Zarnaab Adil

The White Lie by Zarnaab Adil is a political fiction book set in 2036, showing the treacherous …

From the Pages

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““You are a beauty,” murmured Elijah, moving his hand forward, without fear of the flame he touched the blazing snake.”

The Awakening - Beast Story Book by azra batool Courage

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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.

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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 […]

daastan.com Artist: Art of Healing and Power of Love- poetry book about self-love

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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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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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How many books are there in English?

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