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.
Incarcerated Emotions- Book About Overcoming Fear Muhammad NomanBook About Overcoming Fear, Incarcerated Emotions by Muhammad Noman is a powerful journey throu…
Forced Migration on the Basis of Extremism- Book on Migration Saleem AzamBook on migration, "Forced Migration on the Basis of Extremism" by Saleem Azam explores the cau…
Introvert's Illusion- Introvert Poetry Book Muhammad NomanIntrovert Poetry Book Introvert's Illusion by Muhammad Noman takes readers deep into the mind o…
Standing AgainShiza NizamDiscover Standing Again by Shiza Nizam, a gentle children’s story about what happens after you …
Fears and Friends- Children’s Book About Friendship Shiza NizamFears and Friends by Shiza Nizam is a delightful and educational children’s book about friendsh…
The memoir of a 15 year old with too much free time on his hands.noone neverIs it justified for a 15 year old to write a memoir? That's the question 15 year old Mehmood as…
Mr. Towel- Moral Stories Book Kiran DildarMr. Towel by Kiran Dildar is a moral stories book that teaches children an important life lesso…
My Therapist Tells Me Not to Ruminate- Mental Health Poetry BookMaham ShahMy Therapist Tells Me Not to Ruminate by Maham Shah is a mental health poetry book that explore…
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The Junior Doctor's Emergency Companion: NICE-Aligned Management Strategies - emergency handbook
The Junior Doctor’s Emergency Companion: NICE Aligned Management Strategies by Fatima Khalid is a practical emergency handbook created to support junior doctors facing real challenges in the emergency department. It brings togethe…
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Ramiz- Grief Poetry Book Maheen AhmedRamiz by Maheen Ahmed is a collection of sad poems that explore the loss of a loved one or seve…
Time, Distance and Unspoken Love- Novel About Siblings Arbaz Fahad"Time, Distance and Unspoken Love" by Arbaz Fahad is one of the most captivating novels about s…
Durr-e-Najaf- Spiritual Fiction BookShafaq HashmiDurr-e-Najaf by Shafaq Hashmi is a spiritual fiction book that tells the story of a Gilgit-born…
The Revolution- Political NovelKanwal ShariqThe Revolution by Kanwal Shariq is a gripping Political Novel that plunges readers into the tur…
Mnemonics of Public Health/Community MedicineDr Sarah TanvirDiscover Mnemonics of Public Health / Community Medicine by Dr. Sarah Tanvir, a revision compan…
Mnemonics of Medical Education / Health Professions EducationDr Sarah TanvirDiscover Mnemonics of Medical Education / Health Professions Education by Dr. Sarah Tanvir, a c…
The Valor Girl- Women Empowerment Novel Mushtaque KorejoThe Valor Girl by Mushtaque Korejo is a women empowerment novel that follows a Christian teenag…
Stars in the Night Sky - Poetry Book about PositivityMusfirah RiazStars in the Night Sky by Musfirah Riaz is a heartfelt poetry book about positivity that takes …
Wow! Splendid work keep it up The plot was amazing and hoping to see more this genre of stories from the author
— M Haroon, verified reader
Bleed, Breathe, Sing - Tragic Story BookKomal Salman10% OFF! Bleed, Breathe, Sing by Komal Salman is a powerful tragic story book based on true eve…
Raja Aziz Bhatti ShaheedSardar BhattiMajor Aziz Bhatti biography by Sardar Bhatti offers a rare and personal glimpse into the life o…
The Abnormally Normal - Self Awareness BookFakhar.e.Zahra BukhariPre-order (within Pkaistan): PKR 500. Outside Pakistan: $15. * No COD applicable in pre-order p…
SLAPsimoneel czarOrder now for, $15- Internationally. PKR 500- in Pakistan. COD is not applicable on Pre-orders.…
The Silhouette: A Morbid Tale #4Zachery MillerTonight, little Amy lays in bed, hurt and sad at how unfair life has been toward her. From a da…
The Nightcomer: A Morbid Tale #3Zachery MillerTrish and Henry mistakenly turn onto a dead-end street. The wrong street, at the wrong time of …
The Better HalfFemTeesLiterature is vast yet there is a strong branch of Feminist Literature which remains under-repr…
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The Ripple by Mahnoor Kareem - Daastan
Daastan, founded on the very notion of being able to tell your stories by putting one's word out there in the world as a whole, becoming a part of this universe; materializes its principles through the journey of thousands of authors we have published. One such journey is that of Mahnoor Kareem, a teenager from Rawalpindi who grew up aspiring to be an exceptional author and chose to become one of them. From finishing a book in a single day to becoming the author of one, she is a treasured Daastan-published author. In an interview, she revealed that her father used to write short stories for so
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وہ بہری نہیں تھی از محمد جہانگیر بدر - Wo Behri Nahi Thi - Daastan
ہ ایک ایسی لڑکی کی کہانی ہے جس کی خوش و خرم زندگی میں اچانک ہی سماعت سے محرومی داخل ہو جاتی ہے اور مشکلات اور آزمائشیں اس کے گھر کی راہ دیکھ لیتی ہیں۔ سماعت کی محرومی کا ہمت و حوصلے سے مقابلہ کرنے کی کہانی آپ میں بھی امید کی ایک نئی روح پھونک دے گی۔ اس باہمت لڑکی کی کہانی کے ساتھ ساتھ یہ کتاب اپنے اندر سماعت کے نقائص اور اس کے علاج سے متعلق بھی بیش بہا معلومات رکھتی ہے۔ اس کے علاوہ سماعت کے نقائص سے متعلق لوگوں کی کئی غلط فہمیوں کا بھی ازالہ کرتی ہے۔
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Maria Maqsood's Fantasy Adventure Novel With Daastan - Daastan
Maria Maqsood shares her journey as a first-time author, the magic of Phantusia, and what inspired Whispers of the Valley's Phoenix Series.
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.
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