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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

Anthology

One book, many voices. Daastan's anthologies collect stories and poems from dozens of emerging Pakistani writers - the easiest way to discover your next favourite author in a single read. Pick a volume and start exploring.

7 books

Bookay 2018 Bookay Crew

Literary geeks pouring their hearts out in a captivating bilingual anthology.

Short Stories For Adults Zeenat Iqbal Hakimjee

Short Stories For Adults is a collection of heart-felt tales which will take you back in time w…

Dew Drops In The Rain Hibah Shabkhez

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

Pen a Friend / خط بَنام دوست

Here at Daastan, we have a tradition of hosting innovative writing contests. Therefore, we kick…

Literati- 2019

Literati is a South Asian Award for Micro-fiction which is held every year by Daastan in collab…

Reasons To Date A Writer

Reasons to Date a Writer A Short Story Writing Competition. We invited people to participate in…

A Journey to Stardom

A bunch of passionate literary activists saddened by the dismal state-of-affairs of the Pakista…

Daastan Community

Our authors, in their own words and in the press.

Interview

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.

daastan.com Of Leaves and Longings - Poetry Anthology Book on Trees

Anthology books — common questions

What are the best Anthology books by Pakistani authors?

Rated highest by readers on Daastan: Words from the clandestine self (5.0/5 from 3 readers), Bookay 2018 (4.9/5 from 10 readers) and Abduction from the Lethe (4.7/5 from 3 readers).

Which Anthology book should I read first?

The most-read titles on this shelf are Abduction from the Lethe, Words from the clandestine self and Bookay 2018 — a fair place to start if you are new to anthology.

Who are the Anthology authors on Daastan?

Among the most published on this shelf are The Authors Attic, Alizay Fatima, Anam Sajid and Bookay Crew. Every author has a profile with their full catalogue.

Are there Anthology books in Urdu?

Yes — 4 Urdu anthology books, alongside 26 in English. Both are printed and delivered across Pakistan.

Which Anthology books can I read for free?

7 books on this shelf can be read free on Daastan. See the free anthology books, or browse everything free to read.

Are Anthology books available as e-books?

7 titles are available to read on any device, delivered instantly. Browse the anthology e-books — buy one from its own page and it is yours to read straight away.

How much do Anthology books cost?

Print editions run from Rs 275 to Rs 1,200, averaging about Rs 763. Delivery is across Pakistan, cash on delivery available.

What do readers say about Anthology books on Daastan?

35 readers have rated books on this shelf, 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 Anthology books?

“Never growing, never to shed,No flower blooms, no fruit is fed.Yet tall it stands with haughty pride,While birds fly past, none choose to bide.” — Of Leaves and Longings - Poetry Anthology Book on Trees
“نثر کی محفل میں ان کی شرکت یقینی ہوتی ہے تاہم مشاعرے میں غزل یا مزاحیہ نظم سنانے سے بھی گریز نہیں کرتے۔” — سخن وارانِ ملتان ٢٠١٠ء | Book on Multan Literary Circle
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How many Anthology books are on Daastan?

30 published anthology titles by Pakistani authors, with new books added as they are published.