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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

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.

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The Shopkeep: A Morbid Tale #1 Zachery Miller

Cindy and Rachel break into a creepy old antiques and oddities shop. They’re just there for a s…

The Gift of Understanding Awais Shah

A grave catastrophe is about to befall the futuristic version of Islamabad if the military hero…

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Flawless - Book on Imperfection Maha Tariq

10% OFF! To live a beautiful life is an art, but to live that life while embracing every crack,…

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The Walled City of Bunyaad - Thriller Fiction Book Omar Iftikhar

The Walled City of Bunyaad by Omar Iftikhar is a gripping thriller fiction book set in the haun…

Revamp and WIn Maaz Khawaja

Pre-order (within Pkaistan): PKR 700. Outside Pakistan: $15. * No COD applicable in pre-order p…

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The Cherry blossom tree and a laptop - Crime Fiction Book Kanwal Shariq

A gripping crime fiction book set in the year 2030, this story explores a time when rapid techn…

I am We Anam Sajid

10% OFF! The theoretical perspective that inspired I Am We is by Félix Guattari and Gilles Dele…

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Irregular Verb List with Roman Meaning Masroor Zaidi

The book is designed to cater the needs of English learners around the globe. It comprises the …

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Mechanical Engineering: Interview Guidelines for Fresh Engineers

by Tayyab Khalil

10% OFF! Mechanical Engineering: Interview for guidelines for fresh engineers is an assiduos documentation of the contemporary subject's vast curriculum in the form of concrete questions accompanied by streamlined answers. An inte…

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Introduction to Algae Mehwish Jaffer

Algae are simple plants that can range from the microscopic (microalgae), to large seaweeds (ma…

The Hours of the Devil Ahsan Yousaf

The hours of the devil is a story about a boy who has stitched the past to his existence like a…

Detective strange Uneeb Memon

Zaryab a Private detective was called on a mission by the Chief of Police Qamar Rehman. Qamar R…

Top Rated Habibi Nisar Masoom

10% OFF! ‘Habibi’ is a collection of 35 amorous and picturesque poetic verses sailing through v…

Nanotechnology Shabnum Shaheen

Discover Nanotechnology by Dr. Farah Khan, Dr. Shabnum Shaheen and Qaria Naeem, an accessible r…

Octoberness Syed Sami Shah

10% OFF! Book Description: We all inherit a great poet in ourselves. We all share the legacy of…

Lost.Khadija Zahoor

It was the lovely and cold night of December 20. Rabail had been waiting for this night for the…

The Blood Moon Ahmed Rik

"O Father! O Sun! O Satan!" these lines haunted two teenager as they face the nightmare of thei…

This was definitely worth the read: an emotional and truly touching story that forces one to re-evaluate the way we, as individuals, look at those who are 'especially special'. While the story beautifully covers the them…

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Letters To The Soul Fatima Misbah

*Pre-order (within Pakistan): PKR 850 Outside Pakistan: $15 Cash on delivery is not applicable …

Short Stories for Children Zeenat Iqbal Hakimjee

An exclusive collection of moral learning for children. This anthology takes your child on an e…

Bookay 2018 Bookay Crew

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

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I Ruined Luigi's Election Campaign Pseudo Intiqab

A short story about a young outspoken student who moves back to his hometown Karachi to pursue …

Our Inauspicious Stars Shoaib Rashdi

Haunted almost to the point of insanity by past memories, Shafi Rehman recalls an obsessive inf…

Sanctuary Outcast

10% OFF! Sanctuary is a collection of griping stories about survival from authors all over the …

Volume 1 - Love Outcast

Love is the most important thing in the world. Volume 1 is dedicated to stories and poems from …

Chaos Within Umang Kumar

Preoder Price (with free shipping) Rs. 550 (within Pakistan) USD 15 (outside Pakistan) Chaos wi…

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“The past lingers, but its "scent leads me forward one more time," offering solace amidst chaos.”

Derange Life by Samar Malik Poetry

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Interview with author Faizan Jalal sharing insights on his book, inspiration, writing journey, and experience with publishing.

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Samar Malik’s Deranged life: Meaningful Poetry with Daastan - Daastan

Samar Malik, opens up about her writing journey, the emotions behind her latest poetry collection, and her experience publishing with Daastan.

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Blog on Love Recycled By Mushtaque Korejo

Love Recycled is a romance novel that follows Ali as he navigates his way through university and then adulthood. It portrays love in all honesty and with all its facets.

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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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How many books are there in English?

453 published titles, with new books added as they are published.