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.
Tears of an Orphan Alesha FarazTears of an Orphan by Alesha Faraz is a powerful orphan novel and an emotional story book about…
A Silent World of My Own - Pose Poetry BookDuaa Haider KhanA Silent World of My Own by Duaa Haider Khan is a heartfelt prose poetry book that reflects the…
Old Money - The Millennial's Manual for Traditional InvestmentRumaisa AhmedOld Money is a financial literacy book designed to simplify money and investing. It explains fi…
How to Survive your 20sNoor SheikhHow to Survive Your 20s is a funny book about 20s written for young people who feel confused an…
when the Sun died - Poems Book About Emotions maliha khan10% OFF! 900 PKR 810 PKR When the Sun Died is a deeply engaging poems book about emotions that …
Laboratory Interpretation on Fingertips - Diagnostic Test BookShahzad Ali JiskaniLaboratory Interpretation on Fingertips is a practical diagnostic test book designed for medica…
Say it Out Loud - Poem Book About HeartGM SyedSay it Out Loud by GM Syed is a poem book about heart that truly feels, loves, and endures. Thi…
Rhyming Life - Poem Book on Life Zoha KhalidRhyming Life is a poem book on life inspired by everyday observations, personal experiences, an…
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Heroes & Villains- Best Dark Fantasy Novel
Heroes & Villains by Arham Bhaiji is one of the best dark fantasy novels for readers who enjoy emotional depth, mystery, and strong character journeys. This story blends the tension of dark fantasy novels with the heart of a perso…
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Autumn's Curse - Romance Mystery BookLareb SoomroAutumn’s Curse by Lareb Soomro is a engaging romance mystery book where terror, secrets, and lo…
Untitled - Poetry Book About Healing Kashifa ImranUntitled by Kashifa Imran is a deeply emotional debut poetry collection that explores heartbrea…
The Imperfect- Philosophical Fiction BookUrooj MalikThe Imperfect by Urooj Malik is a philosophical fiction book that explores the delicate space b…
Made for Each Other- True Love Story Book Aisha RahatMade for Each Other by Aisha Rahat is a true love story book that takes readers on an emotional…
The Vent Fatima MisbahThe book aims to explore the local media culture in Pakistan in the psycho-social wellbeing con…
SPOKEN ENGLISH FOR ALL- Best Spoken English BookMuhammad JavedSPOKEN ENGLISH FOR ALL by Muhammad Javed is the best spoken English book designed for learners …
Death on Birth- Emotional Story Book Obien MayoDiscover Death on Birth by Obien Mayo, an emotional story book that explores the deepest layers…
Rewritten tale of Cinderella- Feminist Literature Book Eiman JamilRewritten Tale of Cinderella by Eiman Jamil is a feminist literature book that reimagines a cla…
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, …
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Chestnut and the 7 Dwarfs- Fairy Tale BookEiman JamilChestnut and the 7 Dwarfs by Eiman Jamil is a powerful Fairy Tale Book that reimagines a classi…
Journey to an Ultimate Legitimacy- Book About Purpose of Life Ummara YousafJourney to an Ultimate Legitimacy by Ummara Yousa is a book about the purpose of life that guid…
The Compass Within The WildMuhammad Ali WaqasDiscover The Compass Within The Wild by Muhammad Ali Waqas, a book about finding direction thro…
The Seven Venoms- Book About Social ChangeAlyan KhanBooks about social change, "The Seven Venoms" by Alyan Khan, explore the deep-rooted reasons be…
Chandelier (Tales of Time)- Poetry Book About SocietyUsama Bin YarPoetry books about society Chandelier (Tales of Time) by Usama Bin Yar is a reflective journey …
Incarcerated Emotions- Book About Overcoming Fear Muhammad NomanBook About Overcoming Fear, Incarcerated Emotions by Muhammad Noman is a powerful journey throu…
Forced Migration on the Basis of Extremism- Book on Migration Saleem AzamBook on migration, "Forced Migration on the Basis of Extremism" by Saleem Azam explores the cau…
Introvert's Illusion- Introvert Poetry Book Muhammad NomanIntrovert Poetry Book Introvert's Illusion by Muhammad Noman takes readers deep into the mind o…
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Palestinian Poetry About Struggle: Stories of Resilience - Daastan
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گزشتہ ہفتے نامور نیور سرجن پروفیسر ڈاکٹر بشیر احمد کی سوانح عمری Partition to Pioneer From تقریب رونمائی کا انعقاد ہوا۔
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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 (36) 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?
173 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 999. Delivery is across Pakistan, cash on delivery available.
What do readers say about these books?
889 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?
453 published titles, with new books added as they are published.
Recently added to English Books
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