Urdu Books — اردو کتابیں
Novels, poetry and stories written in Urdu 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.
Dairon ka SafarMuhammad IqbalWhat if every journey we take only brings us back to where we began? Dairon ka Safar by Muhamma…
Baba e AnatomySeemaa MustansarBaba e Anatomy by Seemaa Mustansar is a heartfelt biography book on father of anatomy, written …
Aiban wala - Urdu and Punjabi Poetry BookImran KhanAibaan Wala is an Urdu and Punjabi poetry book that invites readers to experience the richness …
Daastan e Hayaat- Poetry Book on FeelingsEman SiddiquiDaastan e Hayaat by Eman Siddiqui is a profound poetry book on feelings that captures the very …
Bay Nateeja- Urdu Poetry Book on Life Al-Naveed AhmadBay Nateeja by Al-Naveed Ahmad is the Urdu poetry book on life you have been waiting for. It is…
Islamic Family System - A Comparative StudyProf Zohra Jabeen AlviIslam ka Khandani Nizam (Islamic Family System) offers a profound exploration of the family as …
حسن یوسفRifsha NaveedHusn-e-Yusuf is a deeply inspiring Islamic motivational book that highlights the essential valu…
Ishq Ilhaam Hai- Spiritual Love Poetry BookAqleem FatimahIshq Ilhaam Hai by Aqleem Fatimah is regarded among the best spiritual poetry books for readers…
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لال دوپٹہ/ Laal Dupatta
Rs. 150 shipping applies for orders within Pakistan باپ بیٹی کی محبت، ملنگ کی تڑپ اور مذہب کا نقاب ، جب یہ سب عناصر ایک حادثے سے جُڑتے ہیں تو معاشرے کے اُس نا سور سے پردہ اُٹھتا ہے جو جھوٹ میں لپٹی سچائی پہ یقین رکھتا ہے ۔یہ داستا…
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Top 10 in PoetryDillo ki Dilli - دِلوں کی دِلّیAli Mahboob“دلوں کی دِلّی” محض ایک شاعری مجموعہ نہیں، بلکہ انسانی احساسات کی اس دنیا کا سفر ہے جہاں محبت ک…
Musafir aur Manzile'n / مسافر اور منزلیں - Urdu travelogue book Akash KhanStep into a journey of wonder and discovery with Musafir aur Manzile'n / مسافر اور منزلیں by Ak…
اسلام اور فتنہء احمديت - Ahmadiyya exposed book in UrduSaadia WasimAhmadiyat Exposed Book in Urdu by Saadia Wasim is a sincere and thoughtful work that opens a cl…
یادیں (Yaadain) - Life Changing BookModassir Mushtaq"یادیں (Yaadain)” is a life-changing book that tells the story of Professor Mushtaq Ahmed Salee…
اودھ کے آنسو - Awadh k AansooPerveen Zubairاودھ کے آنسو- Awdh Ke Aansu (Tears of Awadh) by Perveen Zubair is a powerful book on culture ex…
کیا اپ نے سوچا ہے؟AFSHAN HUMAKiya Apne Socha Hai? is highly impactful & motivational book that beautifully blends personal r…
زادِ فقیر (جلد اوّل) - Zaad e Faqeer (Volume 1)Hakeem Ameer Ali TalashZaad-e-Faqeer” by Hakim Amir Ali Talash is a beautiful Naat book written with deep love and dev…
خواب برحق ہیں (جلد اول) - Khuwab Barhaq Hain (Volume 1)Amber RizwanThis poetry anthology book Khuwab Barhaq Hain written by Amber Rizwan is a heart touching colle…
loved the plot. especially the end. it was tragic. wasn't expecting story to be the way it turned out.
— Humera Saqib, verified reader
نا تمام قصے - Na Tamam QissayNarmeen SurahioNatamam Qissay is a unique incomplete stories book that celebrates the beauty of imagination. E…
خواب برحق ہیں (جلد دوم) - Khuwab Barhaq Hain (Volume 2)Amber RizwanKhwab Barhaq Hain” by Amber Rizwan is a heart-warming poetry book about feelings that expresses…
ننھا کنول - Nanha KanwalDr. Naeem Uddin KanwalNanhā Kanwal” by Dr. Naeem Uddin Kanwal is a joyful poetry picture book for kids filled with co…
بچوں کے لیے دلچسپ غزلیں اور نظمیں - Bachun k Liye Dilchasp Ghazlein Aur NazmeinNarmeen SurahioBachun k Liye Dilchasp Ghazlein Aur Nazmein by Narmeen Surahio is a delightful Back to School P…
حوالۂ عشق - Hawala e IshqSalman ZahoorHawala-e-Ishq by Salman Zahoor is a deeply expressive poetry book about emotion that shows the …
تانیثیت کا نیا دور (نیا اسلوب، نئی عورت) - Tanisiyat ka Naya Daur (Naya Usloob, Nayi Aurat)Bushra Iqbal MalikTanisiyat ka Naya Daur by Bushra Iqbal Malik is a thought provoking book about women that sheds…
مجمعے کی دوسری عورت - Majmue ki Dosri AuratBushra Iqbal MalikThe Second Woman of the Congregation - Majmue ki Dosri Aurat by Bushra Iqbal Malik is a beautif…
بچوں کی حفاظت - Bachun ki Hifazat- Child Safety Book SexEd Pakistan"بچوں کی حفاظت Bachun" ki Hifazat by SexEd Pakistan is a child safety book written in Urdu to h…
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“اوہ تو اس دنیا میں اتنی آسانی بھی مہیا ہوسکتی ہے کچھ ایسے لوگ بھی ہوتے ہیں جو ہر کام اپنی مرضی سے کرتے ہیں دوسرے انسانوں کی بے عزتی بھی۔”Read the Book
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”یہ ڈھاکہ کالج کے قریب ایک پُرہجوم بازار تھا۔یہاں ضروریاتِ زندگی کی تمام چیزیں دستیاب تھیں۔یہ ہر طبقے کے لوگوں کی خریداری کے لیے سب سے مشہورجگہ تھی۔ایک بہت اچھی مارکیٹ تھی جہاں زیورات، بیگ، کپڑے، اسٹیشنری کی اشیاء، بیڈ شیٹس اور تکیے وغیرہ ملتے تھے۔“
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Urdu Books — common questions
What are the best books in Urdu?
Rated highest by readers on Daastan: لَو، لکھنؤ اور لاہور / Love, Lucknow Aur Lahore (5.0/5 from 13 readers), Darna Nahin Bachna He / ڈرنا نہیں بچنا ہے - Kids Book About COVID (5.0/5 from 8 readers) and ز-ر-ش - Zay Ray Sheen - Positive Poetry (5.0/5 from 8 readers).
What kinds of Urdu books are there?
The largest shelves are Poetry (42), Religious (21), Contemporary Fiction (17) and Romance (11). Every genre has its own Urdu page.
Which book should I read first?
The most-read titles here are میرا جسم میرا ہے / Mera Jism Mera Hai - Good Touch Bad Touch Book for Kids, لَو، لکھنؤ اور لاہور / Love, Lucknow Aur Lahore and Nagufta/ناگفتہ — a fair place to start.
Who writes in Urdu?
Among the most published here are Irfan Mehmud, Muhammad Jahangeer Badar, Fatimah Ambreen and Mudassir Majeed. Every author has a profile with their full catalogue.
Which of these books can I read for free?
33 books here can be read free on Daastan. See the free ones in Urdu, or browse everything free to read.
Are these available as e-books?
92 titles are available to read on any device, delivered instantly — no postage and no wait. Browse the e-books in Urdu — 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 20 to Rs 2,500, averaging about Rs 690. Delivery is across Pakistan, cash on delivery available.
What do readers say about these books?
350 readers have rated books here, averaging 4.7 out of 5. Reviews are written by verified readers and sit on each book’s page.
What are some memorable lines from these books?
“ایسے لوگ بہت کم پیدا ہوتے ہیں، اور جب چلے جاتے ہیں تو اپنے پیچھے صرف یادیں نہیں، بلکہ محبت، علم، اور کردار کی روشنی چھوڑ جاتے ہیں۔” — یادیں (Yaadain) - Life Changing Book
“دل یہ سوچ کر اداس سا ہو گیا کہ زندگی کیسی بے رحم ہے — جس کے پاس ہے، اُس کے پاس بہت ہے۔” — Musafir aur Manzile'n / مسافر اور منزلیں - Urdu travelogue book
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“دل یہ سوچ کر اداس سا ہو گیا کہ زندگی کیسی بے رحم ہے — جس کے پاس ہے، اُس کے پاس بہت ہے۔” — Musafir aur Manzile'n / مسافر اور منزلیں - Urdu travelogue book
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How many books are there in Urdu?
189 published titles, with new books added as they are published.
Recently added to Urdu Books
Dairon ka SafarMuhammad IqbalWhat if every journey we take only brings us back to where we began? Dairon ka Safar by Muhamma…
Baba e AnatomySeemaa MustansarBaba e Anatomy by Seemaa Mustansar is a heartfelt biography book on father of anatomy, written …
Aiban wala - Urdu and Punjabi Poetry BookImran KhanAibaan Wala is an Urdu and Punjabi poetry book that invites readers to experience the richness …
Aghaz - Urdu Adventure NovelKajal Abdul rehmanAghaz by Kajal Abdul Rehman is a captivating Urdu adventure novel that takes readers on a myste…
Daastan e Hayaat- Poetry Book on FeelingsEman SiddiquiDaastan e Hayaat by Eman Siddiqui is a profound poetry book on feelings that captures the very …
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117 books
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52 books
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33 books
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32 books
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31 books
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30 books
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30 books
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25 books
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24 books
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23 books
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22 books
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