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.
The Universe of MyselfSachal AqeelThe Universe of Myself is a broken marriage poems book that shares a glimpse into a husband’s e…
Wandering Souls The Authors Attic"Wandering Souls" is an assemblage of poems by writers from all around Pakistan. "Wandering Sou…
The Realm of DarknessOzma MushtaqueThe Realm of Darkness is a diverse poetry book that beautifully shows the full spectrum of huma…
Thief of HeartFaran AhmedThis philosophical poetry book is a collection of over fifty poems written over the span of a d…
Legacies- Lieutenant Nasir Hussain Khalid SlehriaHeba TariqLegacies Lieutenant Nasir Hussain Khalid Slehria by Heba Tariq is one of the most meaningful au…
Top 10 in PoetryDwells- Anthology Book of PoemsFatima AhmedDiscover “Dwells By: Fatima Ahmed”, a captivating anthology book of poems that takes readers on…
#1 in PoetryDear Letters- Contemporary Poetry BookEesha Iftikhar"Dear Letters" by Eesha Iftikhar is a remarkable collection of contemporary poetry books that e…
AL-QURAN AL-MAMDOOH; DICTIONARY (Arabic to English)- Quran Dictionary BookKhaula Atif KhanQuran Dictionary Book AL-QURAN AL-MAMDOOH; DICTIONARY (Arabic to English) by Khaula Atif Khan i…
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Wanderers- Classic Romance Book
Wanderers Book by Syeda Kulsoom Murad stands out as an English historical novel set in the Northern suburbs of England during the late 1800s. The story follows the Dales family through their fall from wealth and pride right into p…
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Top 10 in PoetryTheory of LoveNoor Ul HudaDiscover one of the best poetry books about love, Theory of Love by Noor Ul Huda, a heartfelt c…
An Innocent Dream Bleeds- Honour Killing Novel Safi UllahAn Innocent Dream Bleeds by Safi Ullah is an honour killing novel that explores how love, trust…
Inside outZarish IqbalI couldn’t find anyone I could share what I think with so I picked up the pen. I found the best…
My Soul's Cravings- Healing Poetry BookTahreem Afzal"My Soul's Cravings" by Tahreem Afzal is among healing poetry books that connect with readers f…
Bold, Beautiful and a Little Stupid- Self-Reflection Poetry BookKhedija SuhailDive into “Bold, Beautiful and a Little Stupid” by Khedija Suhail, a self-reflection poetry boo…
Our Small Lives- Female Empowerment Book Sehr S. EmaadOur Small Lives by Sehr S. Emaad is a powerful female empowerment book set in modern Pakistan, …
Dead By SunriseRabeeta AbbasTHE BOOK IS CURRENTLY OUT OF STOCK "These bad memories invade my confidence as they cut loose t…
Do Not Pass the Parcel- True Story Book Sara NoorDiscover "Do Not Pass the Parcel", a gripping true story book by Sara Noor that tells the journ…
This book is very thrilling and exciting. It will be included in one of my favourites. I would recommend you all to read it and give it a shot.It is an amazing book
— Ibrahim Jafri, verified reader
Humorously Yours- A humor book Aslam BazmiLooking for a humor book that will make you laugh, think, and feel warm inside? Humorously Your…
Our Quaid - As Remembered and ReportedAslam Bazmi“The book provides a handy and ready index of anecdotes bearing on the sterling character trait…
Legacies- Major Moeez Maqsood Baig- Biography Book for Kids Heba TariqLEGACIES is a captivating biography book for kids that honors the memories and celebrates the l…
Maya Chronicles- Meaningful Poetry BookMaya FareedMaya Chronicles by Maya Fareed is one of the most meaningful poetry books you will read this ye…
For the Love of Mountains- Islamic Book About Mountains Noor Sheikh"For the Love of Mountains" by Noor Sheikh is a deeply reflective Islamic book about mountains …
The Subtle Slap of LifeSonia KhanThis heartfelt and deep poem book is Sonia Khan’s debut poetry collection that captures emotion…
Hackschool Project - Campus NovelIqra KhanHackschool Project is an engaging campus novel and a highly relatable student life story book a…
Thousands of Desires - Tragic Novel Ali SheikhThousands of Desires by Ali Sheikh is a tragic novel about the lives of two sisters, Roshanaara…
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The Sinking Wedding by Sara Amir - Daastan
The Sinking Wedding is Sara Amir’s latest work, in which she has used the themes of horror, fiction, mystery, adventure, and friendship as well. The plot is we-knitted and you will feel excitement at the end of each paragraph.
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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.
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.
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