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.
Goofy DreamsNayel FahadEver had a dream that made absolutely no sense? Nayel has. Lots of them!! From bizarre classroo…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Modern Warfare: Impact on Regional Security in South AsiaShahbaz Ahmed ShahzadArtificial Intelligence (AI) in Modern Warfare: Impact on Regional Security in South Asia by Dr…
Wafielic War - The OriginsMuhammad Hadi Amirzeb SheikhTony, Wade, Orion, and Victor thought surviving high school was their biggest challenge. They w…
Another ChanceWasiq Shahzad KampohPRINT ON DEMAND. EST DELIVERY 4-5 WEEKS. I believed the world was ordinary because I had never …
The Trials of ChaukhandiJasmine YammaniThe Trials of Chaukhandi by Jasmine Yammani is a tragic, true crime fiction novel and a painful…
History of the Pukhtuns - Pashtun History BookAbdul Samad KhanDiscover the untold story of one of the most resilient and influential nations in history with …
A Mercy for the RoadAlizay FatimaLife is not a static destination, but an unfolding journey; a tapestry woven with quiet trials,…
Somewhere in betweenAzeez Ahmad ZaiBehind the official files, postings, and responsibilities lies another life one shaped by famil…
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Dreaming Souls and Dancing Hearts
Dreaming Souls and Dancing Hearts is a nostalgic poems book that shares the inevitability of endings through realistic verses. From a fleeting summer love that melts into memory to echoes of laughter and lullabies now resting in n…
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Be and It isProfessor Dr. Shams Raza BrohiWhat shapes a life? Destiny, knowledge, faith… or the choices we make along the way? Be, And It…
The Mystery of the Disappearing Egyptian ReportsMuhammad Zaid BilalThe Mystery of the Disappearing Egyptian Reports by Muhammad Zaid Bilal is a gripping mystery-a…
Healing without #HashtagsSubah TasneemHealing without #Hashtags by Subah Tasneem is the best emotional healing book. To the one who i…
The Invisible Life: How to Stop Living on AutopilotZara MaheenWhat if the life you're living isn't the one you intentionally chose? The Invisible Life is a s…
Saruda: Realm of WarAmer SohailA supernatural novel of magic, danger, and a father’s desperate journey into an unknown world. …
8BILLIONAanisha Zainab8BILLION by Aanisha Zainab is a fiction story with a moral lesson that dives deep into the huma…
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…
"Engineering for Humanity" provides essential insights into ethical, human-centered design. A compelling read, it challenges engineers to innovate with purpose, fostering a better, more responsible world through their cr…
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Five PlaysUsman Ali Shah JahanShah Jahan by Usman Ali Shah Jahan is a thoughtful fantasy drama book that brings together emot…
Zephr Blew - Winds of Deliverance - Cli-Fi Mystery BookFaizan Ahmed JalalA sci fi mystery book set in an era defined by the Anthropocene and the looming shadow of the H…
Fajr and Noor- Islamic Poetry Book s. hukrIslamic poetry book like Fajr and Noor by S. Hukr offer a peaceful way to explore faith. This c…
#1 in FantasyKithe Qurrat NJTop Ten Reasons You Should Read This Book: 1. 1. Fourteen year old Amunet was having a regular …
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…
Markhor- Book About Self DiscoveryAbdul Samad KhanMarkhor: In Search of the Unseen” by Abdul Samad Khan is a book about self discovery that takes…
Death and Denial - Dark Fantasy BookMuaz MirzaDeath and Denial is a gripping dark fantasy book that blends haunting mystery and a relentless …
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الفاظ بہت زیادہ طاقت رکھتے ہیں۔ لفظوں کی طاقت اوران کااثر ایک حقیقت ہے۔ ایک لفظ کسی کی پوری زندگی تبدیل کر دیتا ہے، الفاظ جہاں زندگی دیتے ہیں وہی زندگی چھین بھی لیتے ہیں اسی لیے کہتے ہیں الفاظ کا استعمال سوچ سمجھ کر کرنا چاہیے۔
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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
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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), Al Muntaqim (5.0/5 from 11 readers) and Habibi (5.0/5 from 8 readers).
What kinds of English books are there?
The largest shelves are Poetry (75), Non-Fiction (41), Fantasy (38) 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?
175 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 1,007. Delivery is across Pakistan, cash on delivery available.
What do readers say about these books?
890 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?
“This activity helps children understand that feeling angry is natural, and they can use deep breathing to calm themselves and feel better.” — Shahmeer's Kindness - Children's Book About Kindness
“Dua and Mala are nice, but you were my first and that will never change.” — Sania's Shyness - friendship book for kids
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“Dua and Mala are nice, but you were my first and that will never change.” — Sania's Shyness - friendship book for kids
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How many books are there in English?
456 published titles, with new books added as they are published.
Recently added to English Books
Goofy DreamsNayel FahadEver had a dream that made absolutely no sense? Nayel has. Lots of them!! From bizarre classroo…
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Wafielic War - The OriginsMuhammad Hadi Amirzeb SheikhTony, Wade, Orion, and Victor thought surviving high school was their biggest challenge. They w…
Healing without #HashtagsSubah TasneemHealing without #Hashtags by Subah Tasneem is the best emotional healing book. To the one who i…
The Mystery of the Disappearing Egyptian ReportsMuhammad Zaid BilalThe Mystery of the Disappearing Egyptian Reports by Muhammad Zaid Bilal is a gripping mystery-a…
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