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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.

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Top 5 in Non-Fiction Essays on Teachers' Education and Professional Development- Teacher Education Book AFSHAN HUMA

Essays on Teachers’ Education and Professional Development by Afshan Huma is a teacher educatio…

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Mirrors and Reflections- Personal Essay Book Maliha Jahanzeb

Mirrors and Reflections by Maliha Jahanzeb is a compelling personal essay book that takes reade…

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Mind Heart & Life- Decision Making Book Sadeeq Akbar

Looking for a decision-making book that truly changes the way you think and act?Mind Heart & Li…

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Poetry Volume 1: Reflections By Noor Elven- Modern Reflective Poetry Book S H Momin Zaidi

Discover “Poetry Volume 1: Reflections” by S H Momin Zaidi, a modern poetry book that blends em…

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Top 5 in Non-Fiction Majaazi Khuda-An Antidote to Misandry Uswa Maryam

Dive into Majaazi Khuda: An Antidote to Misandry by Uswa Maryam, a thoughtful masculinity book …

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Top 3 in Self-Help/Motivation 20 Steps to Writing Articles- Article Writing Book Omar Iftikhar

HARD COPY INCLUDES 2 BONUS CHAPTERS: PUBLISHING ADVICE & 20 KEY POINTS TO ENHANCE YOUR WRITING …

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Artist: Art of Healing and Power of Love- poetry book about self-love Zainab Manzoor

"Artist: Art of Healing and Power of Love" by Zainab Manzoor is a poetry book about self-love t…

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A Life in the Shadow of Rusi B. Mobed- Aviation History Book F.E. Antia

Dive into the inspiring world of aeromodelling and aviation with A Life in the Shadow of Rusi B…

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Words from the clandestine self

by Maham Syedain

Words from the Clandestine Self by Maham Syedain is a heartfelt short inspirational stories book that dives deep into the hidden emotions we all carry.This powerful inspirational stories book brings together a stunning collection …

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Bonafide- Motivational Poetry Book Minahil Ali Zia

"Bonafide" By Minahil Ali Zia is a motivational poetry book that takes readers on a heartfelt j…

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The Last Pen Bearer- Book About Soul Fatima Mohammad

‘IN CONVERSATION WITH MY SOUL’ The Last Pen Bearer” by Fatima Mohammad is a profound book about…

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What Does It Take To Be A Successful Project Manager- Project Management Book Syed Waqar Hussain

"What Does It Take To Be A Successful Project Manager" by Syed Waqar Hussain is a must-read pro…

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Teaching Practice: A Realistic Guide- Teacher Training Book Dr. Fakhar Qureshi

Teaching Practice: A Realistic Guide By Dr. Fakhar Qureshi is the ultimate teacher training boo…

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The Sinking Wedding- Horror Story Book Sara Amir

The Sinking Wedding by Sara Amir is a horror story book that pulls readers into a dark wedding …

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The Secrets Within- Romantic Suspense Book Alisha Adnan

"The Secrets Within" by Alisha Adnan is a captivating romantic suspense book that takes readers…

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Hidden Gems- Positive Psychology Book Dr. Rabia

Discover your true potential with “Hidden Gems” by Dr. Rabia, a positive psychology book design…

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The Song of Waves - Romantic Poetry Book Isabel Ayesha Khalid

Discover The Song of Waves by Isabel Ayesha Khalid, a romantic poetry book that takes you on a …

This is a solid, comprehensive textbook that successfully achieves its stated goal of providing an integrated perspective on modern agricultural sciences. Its greatest strength lies in its breadth—connecting crop improve…

— Abu Bakar Nawaz, verified reader

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Integrated Crop Science, Protection and Food Systemsby Hamza IftikharRead the book

A Lovers Journey to Nowhere Isabel Ayesha Khalid

"A Lovers Journey to Nowhere" by Isabel Ayesha Khalid is one of the finest spiritual poetry boo…

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Doctor, A Masiha And Our Society-Book about doctors Dr Ramla Nayaib Hashmi

"Doctor, A Masiha And Our Society" by Dr Ramla Nayaib Hashmi is a must-read book about doctors,…

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#1 in Contemporary Fiction Buried Tales- Emotional Short Stories Book Mahad Qureshi

AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER AT 20% OFF Discover” Buried Tales” by Mahad Qureshi, a short stories bo…

Ravensong- Fantasy Book Brian Hayes

Ravensong by Brian Hayes is a powerful fantasy book where music, prophecy, magic, and love shap…

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The Crystal Chaos- YA Fantasy Book Amal Usman

The Crystal Chaos by Amal Usman is a thrilling YA fantasy book that will captivate young reader…

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Digital Marketing in Pakistan: A Paradigm of Trust- Digital Marketing Book Shahid Bashir

Digital Marketing Book: Digital Marketing in Pakistan: A Paradigm of Trust by Shahid Bashir exp…

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The Shade of Truth- Islam Beliefs and Teachings Book Haleema Anwar

Islam Beliefs and Teachings Book 'The Shade of Truth' by Haleema Anwar is a must-read guide for…

Love Recycled Mushtaque Korejo

Love Recycled is a heartfelt love novel about an emotional relationship and personal growth. Th…

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“Tariq leaned into him, eyes heavy with exhaustion and fear and something new, hope that had not fully died.”

The Crossing by Alesha Faraz Hope

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The Song of Waves by Ayesha Khalid - Daastan

Aysha Khalid is a Turkish poet, she does not believe in the boundaries of language to express herself or her imagination. That’s the reason, she has chosen a Pakistani publishing company ‘Daastan’ to publish her collection of poems.

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The Crystal Chaos by Amal Usman - Daastan

It is a giant pack full of friendships, thrillers, science, unique ideas, and more. The novel is written beautifully and in well-knitted form, you will get easily attracted to it even at the beginning of the story.

daastan.com The Crystal Chaos- YA Fantasy Book

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حوالۂ عشق ازسلمان ظہور - Daastan

سلمان کا شعری اسلوب بےحد رواں اور منفرد ہے۔ اس کتاب میں ان کی یہی خوبی نمایاں ہے۔ انھوں نے بہت سے موضوعات پر قلم اٹھایا ہے اور ان کے ہر شعر میں شاعری سے محبت جھلکتی ہے۔یہی نہیں بلکہ وہ کمال کی منظرنگاری پیش کرنے کا بھی ہنر جانتے ہیں

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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.