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.
Memoir of a Lost OdysseyBhaskar Paul10% OFF! The darkness was thick and the streetlamps, located at either side, radiated a warm or…
Redemption Muhammad ShahrozRedemption by Muhammad Shahroz is one the best psychological fiction books that takes readers d…
My Dreams by Shamayem BatoolShamayem BatoolMy Dreams Sparkly short stories for girls and boys Written by: Shamayem Batool Let’s dream toge…
True Justice - Action Fantasy Book Naveed Sheharyar Khan10% OFF! True Justice by Naveed Sheharyar Khan is a gripping action fantasy book that follows K…
Snowfall - Magic Mystery Book Justin MortonSnowfall is a captivating magic mystery book that weaves suspense, secrets, and enchantment int…
Modern Times - Magic Fantasy Story BookShabir Mir10% OFF! This fantasy story book is about a guy named Shakir and his strange and supernatural e…
The Storm Unfolds - Fiction Book About Magic and WarKanwal Shariq10% OFF! The Storm Unfolds by Kanwal Shariq is a gripping fiction book about magic and thriller…
Manipulated Cage - Magic Fiction Novel Abdullah Asim10% OFF! Manipulated Cage is a magic fiction novel set in a world where magic is feared and its…
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The Insefts of Frerberg
Annie Haider is miserable until she discovers a mysterious world where she not only finds solace from her sorrow, but the very thing she has been longing for. The tale unveiled in this powerful novel lies not in its spooky atmosph…
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Beware of the Demons Amongst - Fantasy Mystery Book Hunnia YousufThis fantasy mystery book follows a story of four orphans Fakhar Zaman, Lee Hyuk Jin, Lee Hyuk …
The Alliance of Al-Vertia - Sci-Fi Short Story BookMasooma Memon10% OFF! The Alliance of Al-Vertia is a gripping sci-fi short story book about "The Seven Sands…
Kingdom of Derya: Aitmaad and the Clan of Seven - Magical Fantasy BookOmar Iftikhar10% OFF! Kingdom of Derya: Aitmaad and the Clan of Seven by Omar Iftikhar is a captivating magi…
Outbreak - Best Sci-Fi Thriller BookTooba ArshadPrice: 1000 PKR Outbreak by Tooba Arshad is a gripping contender for the best sci fi thriller b…
Benedicti and the Magia Regna - Fantasy Magic Book Mussawir Abrar10% OFF! Benedicti and the Magia Regna by Mussawir Abrar is a deeply emotional fantasy magic bo…
Hamza, Our Dear FriendAyesha RasheedHamza is a smart, cheerful and friendly boy, with great future prospects and admiration from ev…
Light Upon Light- ReflectionsIqra Saeed10% OFF! Light Upon Light – Reflections by Iqra Saeed is an inspiring Islamic spirituality book…
THE ANCIENT SOULS - English Prose Poetry & Short Stories Book Mahnoor Naseer10% OFF! The Ancient Souls by Mahnoor Naseer is a captivating English prose poetry book that br…
It was very mesmerising. Really liked the mood, tone and in short everything about it. It's a must read book. Highly recommended
— Eman Asif, verified reader
The Astral Realm - Sci fi Fantasy BookFarrukh Aqil10% OFF The Astral Realm by Farrukh Aqil is a powerful sci fi fantasy book that follows Katheri…
Queen Basila of Magica Ayesha Fatimah10% OFF! Queen Basila of Magica by Ayesha Fatimah is one of the best magic fantasy book that yo…
The Awakening - Beast Story Bookazra batool10% OFF! Enter a dark and gripping world with The Awakening by Azra Batool, a thrilling beast s…
Earthlings - The WeaklingsShema Bukhari10% OFF! Earthlings – The Weaklings by Shema Bukhari is a thought-provoking science fiction boo…
Why I Stopped Wearing AbayaHiba Tariq10% OFF! A short personal story of a girl who faces irrational criticism over her choice of clo…
The Variant - Fantasy Adventure BookTanzeela k. HassanPrice: 600 PKR (For Pakistan)Price: 250 INR (For India) #FreeShipping The Variant is fantasy ad…
Mechanical Engineering: Interview Guidelines for Fresh EngineersTayyab Khalil10% OFF! Mechanical Engineering: Interview for guidelines for fresh engineers is an assiduos do…
Hopes and DreamsWajiha Shahid10% OFF! Sarah Azeem is a girl with big dreams but life takes an unexpected turn for her at a v…
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Six Murders In Seattle by Ekam Singh and Leyla Younas - Daastan
Six Murders in Seattle is a marvel of these superbly talented writers. In this book, they narrate a full suspense story about six back-to-back murders in a city called Seattle, and when the crime department could not able to handle this same pattern of murders, they asked for the officer, whose reputation is worse than criminals, as a last try to solve this mystery of murders.
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Dialogue With Diary: Bisma Jatoi’s Journey with Daastan
In this interview, Bisma Jatoi, a CSS officer and writer, shares her passion for writing and her experience publishing with Daastan.
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Khalid Salamat's Larger Than Life With Daastan
In this Daastan interview, Khalid Salamat shares his journey, decades in consumer marketing, and how life shapes his writing.
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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