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.
Standing AgainShiza NizamDiscover Standing Again by Shiza Nizam, a gentle children’s story about what happens after you …
Fears and Friends- Children’s Book About Friendship Shiza NizamFears and Friends by Shiza Nizam is a delightful and educational children’s book about friendsh…
The memoir of a 15 year old with too much free time on his hands.noone neverIs it justified for a 15 year old to write a memoir? That's the question 15 year old Mehmood as…
Mr. Towel- Moral Stories Book Kiran DildarMr. Towel by Kiran Dildar is a moral stories book that teaches children an important life lesso…
My Therapist Tells Me Not to Ruminate- Mental Health Poetry BookMaham ShahMy Therapist Tells Me Not to Ruminate by Maham Shah is a mental health poetry book that explore…
Ramiz- Grief Poetry Book Maheen AhmedRamiz by Maheen Ahmed is a collection of sad poems that explore the loss of a loved one or seve…
Time, Distance and Unspoken Love- Novel About Siblings Arbaz Fahad"Time, Distance and Unspoken Love" by Arbaz Fahad is one of the most captivating novels about s…
Durr-e-Najaf- Spiritual Fiction BookShafaq HashmiDurr-e-Najaf by Shafaq Hashmi is a spiritual fiction book that tells the story of a Gilgit-born…
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Humorously Yours- A humor book
Looking for a humor book that will make you laugh, think, and feel warm inside? Humorously Yours by Prof Aslam Bazmi is a collection of 17 essays and 20 poems that capture everyday life with wit, charm, and insight. Each essay is …
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The Revolution- Political NovelKanwal ShariqThe Revolution by Kanwal Shariq is a gripping Political Novel that plunges readers into the tur…
Mnemonics of Public Health/Community MedicineDr Sarah TanvirDiscover Mnemonics of Public Health / Community Medicine by Dr. Sarah Tanvir, a revision compan…
Mnemonics of Medical Education / Health Professions EducationDr Sarah TanvirDiscover Mnemonics of Medical Education / Health Professions Education by Dr. Sarah Tanvir, a c…
The Valor Girl- Women Empowerment Novel Mushtaque KorejoThe Valor Girl by Mushtaque Korejo is a women empowerment novel that follows a Christian teenag…
Stars in the Night Sky - Poetry Book about PositivityMusfirah RiazStars in the Night Sky by Musfirah Riaz is a heartfelt poetry book about positivity that takes …
Bleed, Breathe, Sing - Tragic Story BookKomal Salman10% OFF! Bleed, Breathe, Sing by Komal Salman is a powerful tragic story book based on true eve…
Raja Aziz Bhatti ShaheedSardar BhattiMajor Aziz Bhatti biography by Sardar Bhatti offers a rare and personal glimpse into the life o…
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— Mehwish Jaffer, verified reader
The Abnormally Normal - Self Awareness BookFakhar.e.Zahra BukhariPre-order (within Pkaistan): PKR 500. Outside Pakistan: $15. * No COD applicable in pre-order p…
SLAPsimoneel czarOrder now for, $15- Internationally. PKR 500- in Pakistan. COD is not applicable on Pre-orders.…
The Silhouette: A Morbid Tale #4Zachery MillerTonight, little Amy lays in bed, hurt and sad at how unfair life has been toward her. From a da…
The Nightcomer: A Morbid Tale #3Zachery MillerTrish and Henry mistakenly turn onto a dead-end street. The wrong street, at the wrong time of …
The Better HalfFemTeesLiterature is vast yet there is a strong branch of Feminist Literature which remains under-repr…
Whitestar - Superhero Fiction BookZoya S. A. AnsariPreoder price: 600 PKR Set against the vibrant yet shadowed streets of Lahore, Whitestar is a c…
Savior - Science Fiction Thriller Novel aaina batoolSavior is a gripping science fiction novel and an engaging superhero story book set in a world …
The Amorphous Horror: A Morbid Tale #2Zachery MillerLaura sits for a while and listens to Grandpa Kallembach’s stories of Nazi Germany. His tale re…
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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.
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