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.
GUIDELINES FOR GLOBAL PEACE BUILDING- Free Peace and Conflict Studies BookDr. Muhammad Shahzad AshfaqDr. Muhammad Shahzad Ashfaq wrote Guidelines for Global Peace Building. This work stands as a c…
Security, Health, Opportunities & Support Resources- Health and Safety Book Rumaisa AhmedSecurity, Health, Opportunities and Support Resources by Rumaisa Ahmed stands out as a health a…
Wanderers- Classic Romance Book Syeda Kulsoom MuradWanderers Book by Syeda Kulsoom Murad stands out as an English historical novel set in the Nort…
One Thing Better - Personal Statement GuidebookKalsoom Syed"One Thing Better" by Kalsoom Syed serves as a straightforward personal statement guidebook. It…
Amicable Nature of Lahore - Best Contemporary Poetry BookHUMA ASLAMOne of the best contemporary poetry book out there really captures Lahore's spirit. It comes th…
Tangled in Verse - Poem Book About LifeMehak FatimaA poem book about life opens doors to the heart in a gentle way. Tangled in Verse by Mehak Fati…
Pakistan, A Forgotten Dream- Pakistan history book Muhammad UmerPakistan, A Forgotten Dream by Muhammad Umer is a must-read Pakistan history book that takes yo…
The Night Beyond The Sky - Poetry Book About Life Mustafa Bin AhmedThe Night Beyond The Sky works as a poetry book about life. It connects with people who move th…
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Price: 600 PKR (For Pakistan) Price: 250 INR (For India) #FreeShipping “At times, self-preservation demands self-destruction. Would Leila be able to defeat the stigmas that surround her, or will she be another ‘someone’ in this cr…
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Two Faced- Mystery Thriller Book Hamna ZahirDive into this mystery thriller book. Nothing turns out quite like you expect. Maria finds hers…
We Can Survive- CoronavirusTazeen AmeenaAn educational book with illustrations to spread awareness about COVID-19.
In Between Blood - Sibling Rivalry Book Hiba Adeel ToorPeople still talk about sibling rivalry books that really pull you in. In Between Blood by Hiba…
#1 in MysteryMystery At Woodland Bakers- Crime Mystery Book Farieha GardeziThis crime mystery book pulls readers right into a tense world where clues hide in plain sight.…
The Maze of Tamerest- Magic Fantasy Book Maria Ali Hussain BootwalaThis magic fantasy book pulls readers into a captivating magical world. The Maze of Tamerest, w…
Royalties In Magic- Magic Fiction BookRuqaiyah Moiz AjmerwalaMagic fiction book often pull readers into unexpected places. Take Royalties In Magic by Ruqaiy…
Odes Of My Heart- Poetry Anthology Book Sherebanu YousufLovers of poetry anthology books often seek collections that resonate on a personal level. Odes…
When The Clocks Turn Back- Book About Time Travel Mariam MuslimWhat if your teacher gives you an assignment, one about a famous pharaoh? Or you find out that …
doing such poetries at this young age is so much inspiring. lots love for the writer. the "chai" one is my favorite.
— Sakina Fatima, verified reader
Healthy and Safe Schools- School Safety Book AFSHAN HUMAThis safety book, Healthy and Safe Schools by Afshan Huma, is a powerful guide for building sec…
The Digital Scientists- Art and Science Book Sania EjazThe Digital Scientists stands as an art and science book that guides curious readers through a …
Brock- Action Adventure Book Mohammed Yousuf ZariwalaIf you are into an action adventure book with all sorts of thrilling twists and heroic quests. …
Worth It- Survival Story Book Khadija Yousuf MotorwalaIn the survival story book Worth It, Ajidohk faces total chaos from a shocking twist. His life …
Lia: A Cell's Journey-Children's Science Fiction BookDaaniyal RahmanChildren’s science fiction books often bring tough topics to life in ways kids can grasp right …
Live the Game- Minecraft Book Haider NajmiLive the Game by Haider Najmi stands out as a Minecraft book. It pulls a gamer's everyday routi…
Rampant - Medical Thriller Book Abdeali Dr. NaumanRampant by Abdeali Dr. Nauman stands out as a medical thriller book. It pulls readers right int…
Dark poetry book like Blood Turns Black by Simran Malik pull readers into a world that feels bo…
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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.
Recently added to English Books
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Be and It isProfessor Dr. Shams Raza BrohiWhat shapes a life? Destiny, knowledge, faith… or the choices we make along the way? Be, And It…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Modern Warfare: Impact on Regional Security in South AsiaShahbaz Ahmed ShahzadArtificial Intelligence (AI) in Modern Warfare: Impact on Regional Security in South Asia by Dr…
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