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.
Top 10 in PoetryTheory of LoveNoor Ul HudaDiscover one of the best poetry books about love, Theory of Love by Noor Ul Huda, a heartfelt c…
An Innocent Dream Bleeds- Honour Killing Novel Safi UllahAn Innocent Dream Bleeds by Safi Ullah is an honour killing novel that explores how love, trust…
Inside outZarish IqbalI couldn’t find anyone I could share what I think with so I picked up the pen. I found the best…
My Soul's Cravings- Healing Poetry BookTahreem Afzal"My Soul's Cravings" by Tahreem Afzal is among healing poetry books that connect with readers f…
Bold, Beautiful and a Little Stupid- Self-Reflection Poetry BookKhedija SuhailDive into “Bold, Beautiful and a Little Stupid” by Khedija Suhail, a self-reflection poetry boo…
Our Small Lives- Female Empowerment Book Sehr S. EmaadOur Small Lives by Sehr S. Emaad is a powerful female empowerment book set in modern Pakistan, …
Dead By SunriseRabeeta AbbasTHE BOOK IS CURRENTLY OUT OF STOCK "These bad memories invade my confidence as they cut loose t…
Do Not Pass the Parcel- True Story Book Sara NoorDiscover "Do Not Pass the Parcel", a gripping true story book by Sara Noor that tells the journ…
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Memoir of a Lost Odyssey
10% OFF! The darkness was thick and the streetlamps, located at either side, radiated a warm orange glow, flickering in its attempt to light up the street. No more than an hour ago the sky seemed aesthetic; a light evening blue, t…
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Humorously Yours- A humor book Aslam BazmiLooking for a humor book that will make you laugh, think, and feel warm inside? Humorously Your…
Our Quaid - As Remembered and ReportedAslam Bazmi“The book provides a handy and ready index of anecdotes bearing on the sterling character trait…
Legacies- Major Moeez Maqsood Baig- Biography Book for Kids Heba TariqLEGACIES is a captivating biography book for kids that honors the memories and celebrates the l…
Maya Chronicles- Meaningful Poetry BookMaya FareedMaya Chronicles by Maya Fareed is one of the most meaningful poetry books you will read this ye…
For the Love of Mountains- Islamic Book About Mountains Noor Sheikh"For the Love of Mountains" by Noor Sheikh is a deeply reflective Islamic book about mountains …
The Subtle Slap of LifeSonia KhanThis heartfelt and deep poem book is Sonia Khan’s debut poetry collection that captures emotion…
Hackschool Project - Campus NovelIqra KhanHackschool Project is an engaging campus novel and a highly relatable student life story book a…
Thousands of Desires - Tragic Novel Ali SheikhThousands of Desires by Ali Sheikh is a tragic novel about the lives of two sisters, Roshanaara…
read it. loved it. may be I'm the first one to read. the poet is beautiful s the book is. best of luck & so proud of her
— Palwasha Malik, verified reader
Tears of an Orphan Alesha FarazTears of an Orphan by Alesha Faraz is a powerful orphan novel and an emotional story book about…
A Silent World of My Own - Pose Poetry BookDuaa Haider KhanA Silent World of My Own by Duaa Haider Khan is a heartfelt prose poetry book that reflects the…
Old Money - The Millennial's Manual for Traditional InvestmentRumaisa AhmedOld Money is a financial literacy book designed to simplify money and investing. It explains fi…
How to Survive your 20sNoor SheikhHow to Survive Your 20s is a funny book about 20s written for young people who feel confused an…
when the Sun died - Poems Book About Emotions maliha khan10% OFF! 900 PKR 810 PKR When the Sun Died is a deeply engaging poems book about emotions that …
Laboratory Interpretation on Fingertips - Diagnostic Test BookShahzad Ali JiskaniLaboratory Interpretation on Fingertips is a practical diagnostic test book designed for medica…
Say it Out Loud - Poem Book About HeartGM SyedSay it Out Loud by GM Syed is a poem book about heart that truly feels, loves, and endures. Thi…
Rhyming Life - Poem Book on Life Zoha KhalidRhyming Life is a poem book on life inspired by everyday observations, personal experiences, an…
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کتاب کا اسلوبِ بیان سادہ اوردلکش ہے۔ کتاب بنیادی طور پر چار حصوں میں تقسیم ہے جس کے پہلے حصے میں فورم اور سائیٹ سیورز کا تعارف اور نابینااور معذورقلم کار خواتین کا انٹرویو درج ہے۔ادب سے تعلق رکھنے والی مختلف عورتوں کے بارے میں پڑھ کر آپ جانیں گے کہ انھوں نے اپنی زندگی میں کس قدر مشکلات کا سامنا کیا مگر انھوں نے ہار نہیں مانی اور محنت اور لگن کے ساتھ اپنے کام کو جاری رکھا۔دوسرے حصے میں محترمہ کشور ناہید کے انٹرویوکے ساتھ ساتھ مسلم ثانیثیت اور نسائی ادب اور تنقید شامل ہے۔
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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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