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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.

456 books

Poignance of the soul Bhaskar Paul

Price: 600 PKR (For Pakistan)Price: 250 INR (For India) #FreeShipping They say that human life …

Fall of Autumn Sonia Mukhtar

Price: 600 PKR (For Pakistan)Price: 250 INR (For India) #FreeShipping Zohar, a 35 year old lady…

Our Boys Hira Yousaf

10% OFF! Faris has his life completely planned out. He knows exactly where he would be in ten y…

Blues Masooma Memon

Price: 600 PKR (For Pakistan) Price: 250 INR (For India) #FreeShipping Depression is an abyss. …

The Timeworn Silence Abad Official

10% OFF! Echoes of the dark, the silence of the night grows louder than Sameer’s footsteps. A l…

Broken Strings Sadaf Shahzad

10% OFF! Dragged into the ravenous jaws of an impassive society, Ansa feels hopelessly lost. A …

A Fool's Paradise Saif Khattak

Price: 600 PKR (For Pakistan) Price: 250 INR (For India) #FreeShipping This is tale of a 17 yea…

A War Within aaina batool

Price: 600 PKR (For Pakistan)Price: 250 INR (For India) #FreeShipping How far would you go to p…

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The Secrets Within- Romantic Suspense Book

by Alisha Adnan

"The Secrets Within" by Alisha Adnan is a captivating romantic suspense book that takes readers on a journey of love, danger, and hidden truths. Rose dreams of marrying Prince Raymond, escaping her cruel family’s control, yet she …

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An Autobiography of a Semicolon Amna Sikandar Malik

10% OFF! Emotions can be cumbersome, but a person whose mind fights the wars within is tortured…

The Diligent Game Omar Iftikhar

10% OFF! An introvert by nature, Adnan does not intend to surrender his comfort zone. But after…

Melted Kaleidoscopes Armin Bilquis

An anatomy of timeless observations and ruminations, this book is an account of what happens wh…

The Diary of a Sinner Ateefah Sana Ur Rab

Preorder price: Rs. 500/- I knew it was wrong, I knew that I would be penalized but I kept doin…

Chronicles Of Philidia hira zaryaab

A book, a boy and the Kingdom of nowhere... A book long forgotten waits patiently to rise from …

The Broken and Discarded Hira Yousaf

Fatima is shipped off to Lahore after marriage and her life changes drastically. Would she be a…

Bin Roye Fahad Sheikh

A SPECIAL SERIES. THIS STORY IS BASED ON A NORMAL LIVING GIRL. He started to ignore small thing…

Harmony Zeenat Iqbal Hakimjee

Life is full of un-predictable events that lead to various experiences and diverse events. And …

In "Melodies of Life and Death," Khadijah Safdar invites readers on a profound journey through the intricate tapestry of life's most visceral experiences. Through a collection of raw poetry, delves into themes of death, …

— Md. Awsaf Rahman, verified reader

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Song of Eden Farah Khalid

In the valley of Eden blooms a tale of love and sacrifice. A daughter of the valley walks the t…

Dew Drops In The Rain Hibah Shabkhez

With mangoes and imbeciles, tyrannical parrot-generals and bread that will insist on burning, w…

Flycatcher Zain Rizwan

A surreal fiction that involves a character who narrates the beginning like any other story, he…

Bellona (Goddess of War)Affaf Sheikh

"Life Begins At the End of Your Comfort Zone" When life becomes synonymous to battle and one ha…

Darkness That Leads To Light Adiha Sohail

"Belief is a much underrated phenomenon" Momina Sagheer lived a luxurious life until a very unf…

Diary of Fervent Verses Ateefah Sana Ur Rab

A book of poems consisting of words with overwhelming intensity. From the dark moments of one's…

Unveiling the Unknown Tooba Arshad

10% OFF! Blood – red, gushing blood. There is blood on my hands. I killed someone. I killed an …

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In the Shadows of Light at Night Javaria Waseem

“The mualvi entered her room and shut the door while she stood there like a stone, trying to ab…

From the Pages

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“If I had to describe my life in one word right now, it would totally be, “boring”.”

Facts & Fables - historical fiction book by Sahibzada Muhammad Ali Raza Khan Heartbreak

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Daastan Community

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Interview

AI in Modern Warfare: Dr. Shahbaz Ahmed's journey with Daastan

Explore Dr. Shahbaz Ahmed Shahzad's research journey and his book on Artificial Intelligence in Modern Warfare in this author interview.

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Faiza Anum: Of Leaves and Longing Poetry on Trees with Daastan

Faiza Anum shares writing journey and her inspiration behind “Of Leaves and Longing,” a poetry anthology on trees and nature.

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Review

The Sinking Wedding by Sara Amir - Daastan

The Sinking Wedding is Sara Amir’s latest work, in which she has used the themes of horror, fiction, mystery, adventure, and friendship as well. The plot is we-knitted and you will feel excitement at the end of each paragraph.

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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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How many books are there in English?

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