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.
Possession Aafia Muhammad AminMoney is worthful in this materialistic world but relations can't be materialized. The story an…
Talismalore's General StoreFarees Ahmed10% OFF! “There is in Talismalore a shop, that sells your heart’s greatest desires,” Azar had s…
My Five Minutes of Fame - Moral Story Book Hafiza Noor Ul Ain Imtiaz10% OFF My Five Minutes of Fame by Hafiza Noor Ul Ain Imtiaz is a moral story book in English t…
Memoir of a Lost OdysseyBhaskar Paul10% OFF! The darkness was thick and the streetlamps, located at either side, radiated a warm or…
Redemption Muhammad ShahrozRedemption by Muhammad Shahroz is one the best psychological fiction books that takes readers d…
My Dreams by Shamayem BatoolShamayem BatoolMy Dreams Sparkly short stories for girls and boys Written by: Shamayem Batool Let’s dream toge…
True Justice - Action Fantasy Book Naveed Sheharyar Khan10% OFF! True Justice by Naveed Sheharyar Khan is a gripping action fantasy book that follows K…
Snowfall - Magic Mystery Book Justin MortonSnowfall is a captivating magic mystery book that weaves suspense, secrets, and enchantment int…
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Dear Letters- Contemporary Poetry Book
"Dear Letters" by Eesha Iftikhar is a remarkable collection of contemporary poetry books that explores the depth of human emotion and reflection. Inspired by Sylvia Plath’s words, “the blood jet is poetry, and there is no stopping…
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Modern Times - Magic Fantasy Story BookShabir Mir10% OFF! This fantasy story book is about a guy named Shakir and his strange and supernatural e…
The Storm Unfolds - Fiction Book About Magic and WarKanwal Shariq10% OFF! The Storm Unfolds by Kanwal Shariq is a gripping fiction book about magic and thriller…
Manipulated Cage - Magic Fiction Novel Abdullah Asim10% OFF! Manipulated Cage is a magic fiction novel set in a world where magic is feared and its…
Beware of the Demons Amongst - Fantasy Mystery Book Hunnia YousufThis fantasy mystery book follows a story of four orphans Fakhar Zaman, Lee Hyuk Jin, Lee Hyuk …
The Alliance of Al-Vertia - Sci-Fi Short Story BookMasooma Memon10% OFF! The Alliance of Al-Vertia is a gripping sci-fi short story book about "The Seven Sands…
Kingdom of Derya: Aitmaad and the Clan of Seven - Magical Fantasy BookOmar Iftikhar10% OFF! Kingdom of Derya: Aitmaad and the Clan of Seven by Omar Iftikhar is a captivating magi…
Outbreak - Best Sci-Fi Thriller BookTooba ArshadPrice: 1000 PKR Outbreak by Tooba Arshad is a gripping contender for the best sci fi thriller b…
Benedicti and the Magia Regna - Fantasy Magic Book Mussawir Abrar10% OFF! Benedicti and the Magia Regna by Mussawir Abrar is a deeply emotional fantasy magic bo…
EPIC BOOK WRITTEN BY A YOUNG ARTIST I AM AMAZED BY THIS BOOK WILL TOTALLY RECOMMEND TO OTHERS IT ACTUALLY SURPASSED MY EXPECTATIONS. EVERYTHING WAS AWESOME. THE WRITER WROTE INA GREAT WAY I REALLY ENJOYED READING THIS BO…
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Hamza, Our Dear FriendAyesha RasheedHamza is a smart, cheerful and friendly boy, with great future prospects and admiration from ev…
Light Upon Light- ReflectionsIqra Saeed10% OFF! Light Upon Light – Reflections by Iqra Saeed is an inspiring Islamic spirituality book…
THE ANCIENT SOULS - English Prose Poetry & Short Stories Book Mahnoor Naseer10% OFF! The Ancient Souls by Mahnoor Naseer is a captivating English prose poetry book that br…
The Astral Realm - Sci fi Fantasy BookFarrukh Aqil10% OFF The Astral Realm by Farrukh Aqil is a powerful sci fi fantasy book that follows Katheri…
Queen Basila of Magica Ayesha Fatimah10% OFF! Queen Basila of Magica by Ayesha Fatimah is one of the best magic fantasy book that yo…
The Awakening - Beast Story Bookazra batool10% OFF! Enter a dark and gripping world with The Awakening by Azra Batool, a thrilling beast s…
Earthlings - The WeaklingsShema Bukhari10% OFF! Earthlings – The Weaklings by Shema Bukhari is a thought-provoking science fiction boo…
Why I Stopped Wearing AbayaHiba Tariq10% OFF! A short personal story of a girl who faces irrational criticism over her choice of clo…
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اِک پر ِ خیال از منیرہ قریشی - Daastan
”اِک پرخیال“بنیادی طور پر بہت سی تحریروں پر مبنی ہے۔اس میں موجود دلچسپ مضامین قاری کی توجہ کا مرکز بنتے ہیں۔اس کتاب کے ذریعے منیرہ قریشی نے دراصل قاری کو بہت اچھی اچھی نصیحتوں سے نوازا ہے۔ اپنے احساسات وخيالات کو لفظ کے پیرہن میں سموتے ”اک پرخيال!“ مختلف النوع موضوعات کا ایک ایسا آئینہ ہے جو فاضل مصنفہ کے دلی جذبات کا عکاس ہے
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Prof Bashir Ahmed laid to rest
Lahore: The death of one of the pioneers in neurosurgery in Pakistan, Prof Bashir Ahmed, was widely mourned in the...
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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
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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