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Featured Books

Dust

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

The Unifier richard shekari

The war torn world could not withstand the economic upheaval that had befallen it. Another reli…

Darkness Risen-The Torcher richard shekari

Darkness covers the earth. The Sun, though still in its position in the solar system, has not b…

Cover of The Broken Wings of Forgiveness

The Broken Wings of Forgiveness richard shekari

Michael, a humble, devoted, kind husband and a caring father was struck by a tragedy that weake…

Aaricia and the Noland Army richard shekari

An epic tale of adventure that features Aaricia; a young woman having being betrayed by a loved…

Inspired Discourses Aadil Farooq

Price: 600 PKR (via COD within Pakistan) "Throughout the history of Islamic intellectual tradit…

Cover of Quest! Selected Articles on Politics, Philosophy & Economics

Quest! Selected Articles on Politics, Philosophy & Economics H M

The Book is a collection of Articles on Politics, Philosophy and Economics covering areas as va…

Cover of Imperfection - Man beyond man's imagination

Imperfection - Man beyond man's imagination Salman Tahir

It is said that Human beings are one of the most perfect beings of the universe, but are they? …

Daastan Community

Our authors, in their own words and in the press.

Interview

Waqas Abdullah's Thought-Provoking With Daastan

Read Waqas Abdullah's story behind Colonial Words, his journey, inspiration, and bold views on language and global power in detail

daastan.com Colonial Words

Interview

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.

daastan.com Derange Life

Review

جبرِ مسلسل ازمحمد جہانگیر بدر - Daastan

ہر ناامید اور مایوس شخص کو اچھے دنوں کے آنے کی امید دلاتی یہ کتاب بلاشبہ اپنی نوعیت میں منفرد ہے۔ بُرا وقت ہمیشہ آزمائش بن کر آتا ہے اور ہر آزمائش انسان کو منزل سے ایک قدم اور قریب کر دیتی ہے۔

daastan.com جبرِ مسلسل - Jabr e Musalsal- Best Personal Development Book

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.