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.
Digital Marketing in Pakistan: A Paradigm of Trust- Digital Marketing Book Shahid BashirDigital Marketing Book: Digital Marketing in Pakistan: A Paradigm of Trust by Shahid Bashir exp…
The Shade of Truth- Islam Beliefs and Teachings Book Haleema AnwarIslam Beliefs and Teachings Book 'The Shade of Truth' by Haleema Anwar is a must-read guide for…
Love RecycledMushtaque KorejoLove Recycled is a heartfelt love novel about an emotional relationship and personal growth. Th…
A New AwakeningThe Authors AtticA New Awakening by The Authors Attic is a warm and uplifting prose poetry book on hope that bri…
We are disappeared. We are aggrieved. Defence of Human Rights PakistanWe Are Disappeared. We Are Aggrieved. by Defence of Human Rights Pakistan is a true missing per…
Top 10 in PoetryRoses and ThornsSeemi AsadRoses and Thorns by Seemi Asad is a heartfelt poems book that sheds light on the untold emotion…
NASEEMObien MayoThis empowering poems book is a moving collection of poetry dedicated to the oppressed, giving …
I'll Meet You ThereAateqa HashmiI’ll Meet You There is a thought-provoking poems book that beautifully combines simplicity with…
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Waris - A Shepherd's Fascination
In Hajipura, a village where modern society and its values are only ever heard of as stories of a different world, not having a male ‘waris’ (inheritor) is a constant source of grief for Dewan Muhammad and his family. Their only s…
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Syeda Hafsa HashmiDr Ramla Nayaib HashmiThis NGO book is about Hafsa Healthcare Foundation: A Journey of Giving. Dr. Ramla Nayaib Hashm…
A girl named AlmasZeeshan AhmedA Girl Named Almas by Zeeshan Ahmed is a relatable fiction book for women that tells the story …
#1 in FictionThe White LieZarnaab AdilThe White Lie by Zarnaab Adil is a political fiction book set in 2036, showing the treacherous …
Eleutheromania The Authors AtticWriting itself is a charm but we are glad that we could bring life to your write ups. Writers m…
The RippleMahnoor KareemThe Ripple is a sci-fi book based on the fragile balance between reality, choice, and consequen…
Fighting Inner BattlesAshraf MallFighting Inner Battles by Ashraf Mall is a motivational book in English and a self help book wr…
Badr Bin Mughira: The Shaheen of AndalusNabeel AkhtarNote: For orders outside Pakistan, please email at merasawal@daastan.com or Whatsapp at +92 321…
Sanderson Sisters and the School of MagicZenia UmairFlat 200 PKR shipping applies Sanderson Sisters and the School of Magic by Zenia Umair is a thr…
اىک حساس انسان کا زندگى پر بہت خوبصورت تجزيہ.. اور اتنى کم عمرى مىں اتنى پخته تحرير کے لئے آپ داد کے مستحق هيں۔۔ زندگى کو صوفى ازم کے پيرائے ميں بہت خوبصورتى سے تحرير ميں لايا گيا هے جس ميں صوفى ازم کا تڑکہ بھى تھا، غالب…
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OtorvaSyeda Neha RizviOtorva by Syeda Neha Rizvi is a diverse poetry book that turns everyday experiences into meanin…
Paper Castles: Issue 1PaperCastles .hubPaper Castles is an arts and culture magazine that celebrates creative expression through inspi…
OutliersThe Authors Attic"Outliers" is an assemblage of poems by writers from all around India and Pakistan. "Outliers" …
Emotionally Literate SuperheroesAiman MirzaEmotionally Literate Superheroes by Aiman Mirza is a thoughtfully designed children education b…
Top 10 in PoetryDreaming Souls and Dancing HeartsMiangul SaadDreaming Souls and Dancing Hearts is a nostalgic poems book that shares the inevitability of en…
Top 10 in PoetryConscious and conflictSyeda Zauraiz SohailConscious and Conflict is a powerful combination of a young adult poetry book and short stories…
Top 10 in PoetryLanguage of the DeadAyesha ZafarLanguage of the Dead by Ayesha Zafar is a beautiful love poetry book that celebrates love, hear…
The Sky We OwnHaleemah MalikThe Sky We Own by Haleemah Malik is a fiction book about Kashmir and a tragic history novel tha…
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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.
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