Check out our most recent publications

Daastan

Featured Authors

Featured Books

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

A New Awakening The Authors Attic

A New Awakening by The Authors Attic is a warm and uplifting prose poetry book on hope that bri…

Cover of We are disappeared. We are aggrieved.

We are disappeared. We are aggrieved. Defence of Human Rights Pakistan

We Are Disappeared. We Are Aggrieved. by Defence of Human Rights Pakistan is a true missing per…

Top 10 in Poetry Roses and Thorns Seemi Asad

Roses and Thorns by Seemi Asad is a heartfelt poems book that sheds light on the untold emotion…

NASEEM Obien Mayo

This empowering poems book is a moving collection of poetry dedicated to the oppressed, giving …

I'll Meet You There Aateqa Hashmi

I’ll Meet You There is a thought-provoking poems book that beautifully combines simplicity with…

Syeda Hafsa Hashmi Dr Ramla Nayaib Hashmi

This NGO book is about Hafsa Healthcare Foundation: A Journey of Giving. Dr. Ramla Nayaib Hashm…

A girl named Almas Zeeshan Ahmed

A Girl Named Almas by Zeeshan Ahmed is a relatable fiction book for women that tells the story …

#1 in Fiction The White Lie Zarnaab Adil

The White Lie by Zarnaab Adil is a political fiction book set in 2036, showing the treacherous …

Spotlight

Soul Words

by Soul Words Publication

Soul Words by Soul Words Publication is an extremely helpful self motivation book designed to guide readers toward purpose, clarity, and inner strength. Built on the belief that every individual is unique and created with a meanin…

View Book

Eleutheromania The Authors Attic

Writing itself is a charm but we are glad that we could bring life to your write ups. Writers m…

The Ripple Mahnoor Kareem

The Ripple is a sci-fi book based on the fragile balance between reality, choice, and consequen…

Fighting Inner Battles Ashraf Mall

Fighting Inner Battles by Ashraf Mall is a motivational book in English and a self help book wr…

Cover of Badr Bin Mughira: The Shaheen of Andalus

Badr Bin Mughira: The Shaheen of Andalus Nabeel Akhtar

Note: For orders outside Pakistan, please email at merasawal@daastan.com or Whatsapp at +92 321…

Cover of Sanderson Sisters and the School of Magic

Sanderson Sisters and the School of Magic Zenia Umair

Flat 200 PKR shipping applies Sanderson Sisters and the School of Magic by Zenia Umair is a thr…

Otorva Syeda Neha Rizvi

Otorva by Syeda Neha Rizvi is a diverse poetry book that turns everyday experiences into meanin…

Paper Castles: Issue 1 PaperCastles .hub

Paper Castles is an arts and culture magazine that celebrates creative expression through inspi…

Outliers The Authors Attic

"Outliers" is an assemblage of poems by writers from all around India and Pakistan. "Outliers" …

Loved the story. The details were very vivid and encapsulating! The narrative was fluent and I utterly enjoyed how the story unfolded. An absolutely commendable effort.

— Wafa Zaka, verified reader

Glass Ceilingsby Sabah ShahidRead the book

Cover of Emotionally Literate Superheroes

Emotionally Literate Superheroes Aiman Mirza

Emotionally Literate Superheroes by Aiman Mirza is a thoughtfully designed children education b…

Cover of Dreaming Souls and Dancing Hearts

Top 10 in Poetry Dreaming Souls and Dancing Hearts Miangul Saad

Dreaming Souls and Dancing Hearts is a nostalgic poems book that shares the inevitability of en…

Top 10 in Poetry Conscious and conflict Syeda Zauraiz Sohail

Conscious and Conflict is a powerful combination of a young adult poetry book and short stories…

Top 10 in Poetry Language of the Dead Ayesha Zafar

Language of the Dead by Ayesha Zafar is a beautiful love poetry book that celebrates love, hear…

The Sky We Own Haleemah Malik

The Sky We Own by Haleemah Malik is a fiction book about Kashmir and a tragic history novel tha…

Purple Wine The Authors Attic

Purple Wine is a fantasy poetry book by The Authors Attic . It is an interesting poem book abou…

DHANAK Fakhir Ahmed Aslam

DHANAK is a sci-fi comic book for children designed to spark curiosity and build a strong inter…

A Guide to Puberty SexEd Pakistan

A Guide to Puberty by SexEd Pakistan, is a thoughtfully designed puberty book for kids, created…

From the Pages

“The vagrant urban soul has lost its center and sometimes this sense of loss is a blessing as the notion of fixed home betrays the temptations multiculturalism offers.”

Displacement - Partition Book by Tahira Aziz

Read the Book

Daastan Community

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

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

Blog on Love Recycled By Mushtaque Korejo

Love Recycled is a romance novel that follows Ali as he navigates his way through university and then adulthood. It portrays love in all honesty and with all its facets.

daastan.com Love Recycled

Review

الفاظ کی طاقت از طوبیٰ ایمن - Daastan الفاظ کی طاقت از طوبیٰ ایمن Book Blogs

الفاظ بہت زیادہ طاقت رکھتے ہیں۔ لفظوں کی طاقت اوران کااثر ایک حقیقت ہے۔ ایک لفظ کسی کی پوری زندگی تبدیل کر دیتا ہے، الفاظ جہاں زندگی دیتے ہیں وہی زندگی چھین بھی لیتے ہیں اسی لیے کہتے ہیں الفاظ کا استعمال سوچ سمجھ کر کرنا چاہیے۔

daastan.com الفاظ کی طاقت - Alfaz ki Taqaat- Communication Skills 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
Browse more quotes by theme.

How many books are there in English?

453 published titles, with new books added as they are published.