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Fajr and Noor- Islamic Poetry Book

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.

453 books

Supernova Aisha Noor

“Maybe this was my supernova?” Sidra, recently divorced, struggles to raise her free-spirited d…

Against all Odds Hira Ajaz

“Sara…Sara…?” “My life is over. Why God, why? Why would this happen to me? Rania tell them I do…

The Damsel in Distress Farees Ahmed

Unable to reconcile himself with the mysterious demise of his father, a twenty-year-old A-level…

A Black Rose Among the Red Yusra Khan

Mehr is young, intelligent, and has chosen to live life on her terms. A high achiever and a com…

Being You Sameen Fawad

The lives of two different people, a young school boy and a graduating aspiring writer, as diff…

Prism of Ashes Khadija Shafiq

“Even a donkey’s face is better than her cleft lip and repugnant features.”Hajra has hidden her…

Chasing the Dreams Yusra Mustafa

“She felt so ashamed when she was introduced to her siblings as a servant of house. Everything …

In Love and Pain Shizza Malik

He scoffs. "Since when does a Hijra get to attend parties?" In a world of being used for pleasu…

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Mr. Towel- Moral Stories Book

by Kiran Dildar

Mr. Towel by Kiran Dildar is a moral stories book that teaches children an important life lesson simply and engagingly. Through a story with imaginative characters, young readers learn why keeping their home and the things they us…

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Defying The Order Omar Iftikhar

A society where a girl is expected to get married by the ripe age of 24, Beenish is an anomaly.…

Especially Special Sundus Zafar

“So what if he started eating, drinking, talking, walking, independently, a lot later than most…

Scars Sania Irfan

Ever since she was a little girl, cracks and scars were something that intrigued her. To the tw…

Glass Ceilings Sabah Shahid

Self respect arises from the awareness of self worth. But what if all of that depends on your f…

A Day In My Shoes Saman Malik

“I hadn’t just uncovered that my father harbored grudges and hatred towards us for reasons that…

Taboo Mehak Nadeem

She was humiliated at the hands of her brother when she was but a child unable to explain the t…

Bend me to Perfection Meher un nisa Khakwani

In a society where divorced women are no better than dead women, Rakshan is fighting for a life…

The Blemished Perfectionist Iqra Ilyas

“It’s the society that decides these things. It decides whether you are allowed to choose or no…

I have never in my entire life read such a hypnotizing story. This little story felt like an amazing journey and left me in a state of awe that i cannot describe in words. It portrays the norms of our society in the most…

— Mahnoor Durrani, verified reader

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Waris - A Shepherd's Fascination Yaseen Baig

In Hajipura, a village where modern society and its values are only ever heard of as stories of…

Look me in the eye Anum Nabeel

Sarah Raza has recently become Dr. Raza, a transformation accompanied by the most difficult str…

Hidden Talent Afraz Jabeen

“I didn't tell anyone that in my college days, every penny which Amma gave me I always gave it …

Zulekha Omer Malik

Five years of marriage or fooling around? Five years of love or sexual desire? Five years of li…

The Tales Of Crucified Blunt Areesh fatmee

The Tales of Crucified Blunt is like a black hole. It washes away the light and there's just a …

Known Strangers Fatima Furqan

Known Strangers is a diverse poems book that explores a wide range of emotions and themes. Each…

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The Six Murders in Seattle - Detective Story Book Ekam Singh

The Six Murders in Seattle by Ekam Singh is a gripping detective story book and a chilling murd…

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Nur e Amber - Book for Self Motivation Amber Khan

Nur e Amber: The Essence of Healing & Transformation is a powerful book for self motivation tha…

From the Pages

“If we really know as Muslims that “whatever befalls on us is the decree of ALLAH” we will never let these illusions and whispers make us fearful and waste our life and time.”

Fear management by Hassan Mueez Wisdom

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علم التعلیم کی حقیقت از محمد ناصر خان - Daastan

ناصر خان نے اس کتاب میں عمدہ اشعار بھی قلم بند کیے ہیں۔ ناصر خان کے اشعار میں تعلیم کے حوالے سے غیر معمولی جوش و خروش پایا جاتا ہے۔ ان کا شعری اسلوب بےحد رواں اور منفرد ہے۔ اس کتاب میں ان کی یہی خوبی نمایاں ہے

daastan.com علم التعلیم کی حقیقت - Ilm Ul Taleem Ki Haqeeqat- Philosophy of Education book in Urdu

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Artist: Art of Healing and Power of Love by Zainab Manzoor - Daastan

Artist: Art of Healing and Power of Love, is written by Zainab Manzoor who is a researcher by profession, however, practices writing and painting as a hobby. This book is a creative amalgamation of both of her hobbies, which educates the readers both visually and linguistically. She can be found playing with words and colors […]

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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.