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.
RoseRida kainatThis story circles arround a christain girl who faced many hardships but after turning to Allah…
LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINEShahid KhalidSheikh Saadi was one of the greatest teachers of all the times. His "Gulistan and Bostan" remai…
Abduction from the LetheLaiba Sehrish NawazPrice : Rs. 1000 "Frostbitten is a life that adjures to the laws of normality rather than the s…
The RescueShiza NizamA children's short story based on a courageous bunny who goes on an exciting journey to rescue …
The Crown has FallenAhsan Raza10% OFF! From the rush of the first and the mightiest wave of water in a river to the tiniest p…
Sweet SleepMahnoor Ali SyedPrice: 600 PKR (For Pakistan)Price: 250 INR (For India) #FreeShipping Crushing emotions, breaki…
BazaarMuneera JamalPrice: 600 PKR (For Pakistan) Price: 250 INR (For India) #FreeShipping “At times, self-preserva…
The Cascade of LifeSuchitra ShettyPrice: 600 PKR (For Pakistan) Price: 250 INR (For India) #FreeShipping Born and brought up in a…
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Hodder: The Brave - Motivational Story Book
Dive into "Hodder: The Brave", a motivational story book by Aumaima Binte Farhan that will inspire readers of all ages. This captivating tale follows Hodder, a lonely and seemingly ordinary man, whose unwavering determination and …
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The Past That Molded FuturesAhmed MoinPrice: 600 PKR (For Pakistan)Price: 250 INR (For India) #FreeShipping “A tale that defines the …
Life's PeculiaritiesSarah KhanPrice: 1000 PKR (For Pakistan)Price: 250 INR (For India) #FreeShipping Jump into the worlds of …
Across the LineAbhirun DasPrice: 600 PKR (For Pakistan)Price: 250 INR (For India) #FreeShipping Gods stood there, their i…
Her Great EscapadeZena Vatsa10% OFF! The girl who believed in love and its power wasn't aware of the power of lust. She unk…
Holding Her HandArham BhaijiPrice: 600 PKR (For Pakistan) Price: 250 INR (For India) #FreeShipping "Sometimes I wonder how …
Not CrazyHafiza Noor Ul Ain Imtiaz10% OFF! Falling in love is not so easy for everyone. Some of us have to annihilate their own f…
Letters from NowhereSaman MalikPrice: 600 PKR (For Pakistan) Price: 250 INR (For India) #FreeShipping “She picked up the plain…
Unbroken BondsHassan MirPrice: 600 PKR (For Pakistan) Price: 250 INR (For India) #FreeShipping In a society where peopl…
WOW. So I got published together with the gems of Bookay. It's an honor to be published among such talented, learned people.
— Rizwan khanani, verified reader
Shroud Of HonorZeeshan Ahmed KhanPrice: 600 PKR (For Pakistan) Price: 250 INR (For India) #FreeShipping Are the signs real? Does…
An Eastern FairytaleAaima AbidPrice: 600 PKR (For Pakistan) Price: 250 INR (For India) #FreeShipping Stolen glances, letters,…
The ReturnZuhaib ShaikhPrice: 600 PKR (For Pakistan)Price: 250 INR (For India) #FreeShipping Bound by an insufferable …
The Rainbow JourneyKinza Javed ChoudhryThe two best friends Kifah and Amraha, parted by destiny never give up on finding each other. W…
An Abandoned leafNeeraj Brahmankar#FreeShipping A War outside is visible, but when it is within you, even if you bleed, no one se…
Poignance of the soulBhaskar PaulPrice: 600 PKR (For Pakistan)Price: 250 INR (For India) #FreeShipping They say that human life …
Fall of Autumn Sonia MukhtarPrice: 600 PKR (For Pakistan)Price: 250 INR (For India) #FreeShipping Zohar, a 35 year old lady…
Our BoysHira Yousaf10% OFF! Faris has his life completely planned out. He knows exactly where he would be in ten y…
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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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