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English 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.

26 books
Cover of A Mercy for the RoadA Mercy for the RoadAlizay Fatima
Life is not a static destination, but an unfolding journey; a tapestry woven with quiet trials,…
Cover of Pen VibePen VibeThe Authors Attic
This book is a collective work of 25 independent writers, worked and published under Author’s A…
Cover of Resonance of WordsResonance of WordsThe Authors Attic
This book is a collective work of 18 independent writers, worked and published under Author’s A…
Cover of A New AwakeningA New AwakeningThe Authors Attic
A New Awakening by The Authors Attic is a warm and uplifting prose poetry book on hope that bri…
Cover of Eleutheromania Eleutheromania The Authors Attic
Writing itself is a charm but we are glad that we could bring life to your write ups. Writers m…
Cover of OutliersOutliersThe Authors Attic
"Outliers" is an assemblage of poems by writers from all around India and Pakistan. "Outliers" …
Cover of Wandering Souls Wandering Souls The Authors Attic
"Wandering Souls" is an assemblage of poems by writers from all around Pakistan. "Wandering Sou…
Cover of I am WeI am WeAnam Sajid
10% OFF! The theoretical perspective that inspired I Am We is by Félix Guattari and Gilles Dele…
Cover of Literati- 2019
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Literati is a South Asian Award for Micro-fiction which is held every year by Daastan in collaboration with White Falcon Publishing and Outcast Magazine. It is a short-story competition in which writers are given two themes to sel…

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Cover of Bookay 2018Bookay 2018Bookay Crew
Literary geeks pouring their hearts out in a captivating bilingual anthology.
Cover of SanctuarySanctuaryOutcast
10% OFF! Sanctuary is a collection of griping stories about survival from authors all over the …
Cover of Short Stories For AdultsShort Stories For AdultsZeenat Iqbal Hakimjee
Short Stories For Adults is a collection of heart-felt tales which will take you back in time w…
Cover of Words from the clandestine self Top RatedWords from the clandestine selfMaham Syedain
Words from the Clandestine Self by Maham Syedain is a heartfelt short inspirational stories boo…
Cover of My Erratic SubconciousMy Erratic SubconciousSaad Ahmed
10% OFF! A Collection of award-winning short stories that depict the harsh realities of life. T…
Cover of THE ANCIENT SOULS - English Prose Poetry & Short Stories Book THE ANCIENT SOULS - English Prose Poetry & Short Stories Book Mahnoor Naseer
10% OFF! The Ancient Souls by Mahnoor Naseer is a captivating English prose poetry book that br…
Cover of Abduction from the LetheAbduction from the LetheLaiba Sehrish Nawaz
Price : Rs. 1000 "Frostbitten is a life that adjures to the laws of normality rather than the s…
Cover of Life's Peculiarities Top RatedLife's PeculiaritiesSarah Khan
Price: 1000 PKR (For Pakistan)Price: 250 INR (For India) #FreeShipping Jump into the worlds of …

کتاب 'ادب و تنقید' کو تین حصوں میں تقسیم کیا گیا ہے۔ پہلا حصہ افسانے، دوسرا انشائیے جبکہ آخری حصہ تنقیدی جائزے پر مشتمل ہے۔ "میری عید مبارک کر دے" "ننھی کلی" اور "ثریا اور شرافت" اس کتاب میں تین افسانے ہیں۔ میری عید مبار…

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Cover of ادب و تنقید - Adab o Tanqeedادب و تنقید - Adab o Tanqeedby Muneeb MasoudRead the book
Cover of Dew Drops In The RainDew Drops In The RainHibah Shabkhez
With mangoes and imbeciles, tyrannical parrot-generals and bread that will insist on burning, w…
Cover of Of Leaves and Longings - Poetry Anthology Book on TreesOf Leaves and Longings - Poetry Anthology Book on Trees
Of Leaves and Longings is a poetry anthology book on trees that brings together forty-one refle…
Cover of Tales from the PandemicTales from the Pandemic
Tales from the Pandemic is an interesting poem book about COVID that sheds light on the emotion…
Cover of Literati- 2019Literati- 2019
Literati is a South Asian Award for Micro-fiction which is held every year by Daastan in collab…
Cover of Shanakht - An Anthology- Identity Anthology Book Shanakht - An Anthology- Identity Anthology Book
Shanakht - An Anthology by Daastan is a powerful identity anthology book that explores a timele…
Cover of Rhizomatic Literaties (Vol. 1)Rhizomatic Literaties (Vol. 1)
Rhizomatic Literaties (Vol. 1) by Rhizomatic Literaties is one of the best short story books in…
Cover of LiteratiLiterati
10% OFF! Bleeding souls, gifted minds, broken beings with sensitive hearts. Writers they call u…
Cover of Reasons To Date A Writer Top RatedReasons To Date A Writer
Reasons to Date a Writer A Short Story Writing Competition. We invited people to participate in…
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Cover of Of Leaves and Longings - Poetry Anthology Book on Trees
“For you are honey, gold, and sweet,A place where luckier lovers meet.The butterflies kiss you and depart,My cheek stays pressed against your heart.”
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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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English Anthology books — common questions

What are the best English 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 English 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 English anthology.
Who are the English 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 Urdu Anthology books as well?
Yes — 4 Urdu anthology books, alongside the 26 English titles on this shelf.
Which English Anthology books can I read for free?
6 books on this shelf can be read free on Daastan. See the free English anthology books, or browse everything free to read.
Are English Anthology books available as e-books?
6 titles are available to read on any device, delivered instantly. Browse the English anthology e-books — buy one from its own page and it is yours to read straight away.
How much do English Anthology books cost?
Print editions run from Rs 275 to Rs 1,200, averaging about Rs 764. Delivery is across Pakistan, cash on delivery available.
What do readers say about English Anthology books on Daastan?
33 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 English 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
“ایسی محبت رات کے پچھلے پہر جاگ اٹھنے والے داڑھ کے درد کی طرح تکلیف دہ ہوتی ہے، مگر آپ اس درد کے گرد طواف کرتے زندگی نہیں گزارتے۔” — Bookay 2018
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How many English Anthology books are on Daastan?
26 published English anthology titles by Pakistani authors, with new books added as they are published.

Recently added to English Anthology

Cover of A Mercy for the RoadA Mercy for the RoadAlizay Fatima
Life is not a static destination, but an unfolding journey; a tapestry woven with quiet trials,…
Cover of Of Leaves and Longings - Poetry Anthology Book on TreesOf Leaves and Longings - Poetry Anthology Book on Trees
Of Leaves and Longings is a poetry anthology book on trees that brings together forty-one refle…
Cover of Pen VibePen VibeThe Authors Attic
This book is a collective work of 25 independent writers, worked and published under Author’s A…
Cover of Resonance of WordsResonance of WordsThe Authors Attic
This book is a collective work of 18 independent writers, worked and published under Author’s A…
Cover of A New AwakeningA New AwakeningThe Authors Attic
A New Awakening by The Authors Attic is a warm and uplifting prose poetry book on hope that bri…

A small shelf, for now

26 books in Anthology so far — we publish new titles every week. In the meantime, these shelves have more to browse:

Poetry 117Non-Fiction 52Contemporary Fiction 45Fantasy 41

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