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Our largest shelf: 100+ collections of ghazals, nazms and English verse by new Pakistani poets. Whether you read for heartbreak or for healing, there's a book here with your name on it.

75 books
Cover of Fajr and Noor- Islamic Poetry Book Fajr and Noor- Islamic Poetry Book s. hukr
Islamic poetry book like Fajr and Noor by S. Hukr offer a peaceful way to explore faith. This c…
Cover of The Jewels of Urdu PoetryThe Jewels of Urdu PoetryMasaud Akhtar Zaigham
The Jewels of Urdu Poetry is an Urdu poetry anthology book that introduces readers to the lives…
Cover of The Abayat of Sultan BahooThe Abayat of Sultan BahooDr. Maqbool Elahi
Discover The Abyat of Sultan Bahoo, rendered into English by Maqbool Elahi — the first complete…
Cover of Desire Desire Samar Malik
If you are searching for poetry books about heartbreak, Desire by Samar Malik is a must-read. T…
Cover of On Unknown Seas to Unknown ShoresOn Unknown Seas to Unknown ShoresDr. Maqbool Elahi
From the corridors of Harvard to the quiet evenings of Rawalpindi, On Unknown Seas to Unknown S…
Cover of Even the moon left me - poetry book about love Even the moon left me - poetry book about love Asra Amjad
"Even the Moon Left Me" by Asra Amjad is a poetry book about love that captures the ache of hea…
Cover of You, the witness - Palestinian poetry book You, the witness - Palestinian poetry book Meeم A’yن
Step into the lives of those whose stories are rarely heard with this Palestinian poetry book. …
Cover of The Love I Have Had - A Healing Poetry Book for Broken HeartsThe Love I Have Had - A Healing Poetry Book for Broken HeartsZainab Nawaz
The Love I Have Had by Zainab Nawaz is a deeply moving healing poetry book that explores love, …
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Octoberness

by Syed Sami Shah

10% OFF! Book Description: We all inherit a great poet in ourselves. We all share the legacy of great narrators. Everyday, we are the writers of our own stories. Everyday, our choices of words, actions and thoughts become the word…

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Cover of When The Silence Broke - Modern Poetry Book When The Silence Broke - Modern Poetry Book Syeda Rabia Tahir
When The Silence Broke" is a modern poetry book that dives deep into the human experience, offe…
Cover of Derange LifeTop 10 in PoetryDerange LifeSamar Malik
Derange Life by Samar Malik is an amazing poetry book on life that takes readers on a heartfelt…
Cover of CarvedTop 10 in PoetryCarvedJannat Nawaz
Carved by Jannat Nawaz is a heartfelt poetry book that beautifully captures the raw emotions of…
Cover of Unveil Mysteries AnewUnveil Mysteries AnewHaroon Awan
Unveil Mysteries Anew is a captivating poetry photography book that reimagines the timeless say…
Cover of Season Of SadnessSeason Of SadnessMuhammad Abdullah Zafar
Season of Sadness by Muhammad Abdullah Zafar is a reflective poetry book and an engaging poetry…
Cover of A Soul’s MeditationA Soul’s MeditationDr. Humaira Irfan
A Soul’s Meditation, by Dr. Humaira Irfan is a deeply reflective poetry book about life, a perf…
Cover of Melodies of Life and DeathMelodies of Life and DeathKhadijah Safdar
Melodies of Life and Death is an emotional poetry book and a philosophical poetry book that tak…
Cover of Amicable Nature of Lahore - Best Contemporary Poetry BookAmicable Nature of Lahore - Best Contemporary Poetry BookHUMA ASLAM
One of the best contemporary poetry book out there really captures Lahore's spirit. It comes th…

Literally fell in love with this book! The composition, the writing, the details are all very amazing. This book is worth all your money and time.

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Cover of Dwells- Anthology Book of PoemsDwells- Anthology Book of Poemsby Fatima AhmedRead the book
Cover of Tangled in Verse - Poem Book About LifeTangled in Verse - Poem Book About LifeMehak Fatima
A poem book about life opens doors to the heart in a gentle way. Tangled in Verse by Mehak Fati…
Cover of The Night Beyond The Sky - Poetry Book About Life The Night Beyond The Sky - Poetry Book About Life Mustafa Bin Ahmed
The Night Beyond The Sky works as a poetry book about life. It connects with people who move th…
Cover of Odes Of My Heart- Poetry Anthology Book Odes Of My Heart- Poetry Anthology Book Sherebanu Yousuf
Lovers of poetry anthology books often seek collections that resonate on a personal level. Odes…
Cover of Blood Turns Black- Dark Poetry BookBlood Turns Black- Dark Poetry BookSimran Malik
Dark poetry book like Blood Turns Black by Simran Malik pull readers into a world that feels bo…
Cover of In Search Of Her SoulIn Search Of Her SoulAhmed Sheikh
In Search of Her Soul by Ahmed Sheikh is a soulful poetry book about the emotional and spiritua…
Cover of Hiraeth Hiraeth Miangul Saad
Hiraeth by Miangul Saad is deeply emotional and sad poetry book showing the deep pain and strug…
Cover of Clouds of HopeClouds of HopeHaroon Awan
Clouds of Hope is a poetic journey with two parts - the first part is a collection of poems and…
Cover of Campfire BluesCampfire BluesTamjeed Hashmi and Wania Zamarud
Campfire Blues is an emotional poem book that brings together the gentle voices of co-authors T…
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Cover of ز-ر-ش - Zay Ray Sheen - Positive Poetry
“والدین سے ملی وراثت کہہ لیں یا پھر خود کی شخصیت میں اِک چُھپا جنون کہ انھوں نے صرف خود کو یا تو خطاطی، مصوری یا پھر اپنی عمر سے بڑے درجے کی کتابیں پڑھنے کی کوشش میں پایا۔”
ز-ر-ش - Zay Ray Sheen - Positive Poetry by Zarish Iqbal Motivation
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Our authors, in their own words and in the press.

زندگی اک گلدستۂگلاب از ماہیؔ شاہین - Daastan — daastan.com
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زندگی اک گلدستۂگلاب از ماہیؔ شاہین - Daastan

زیرِ نظر کتاب  ماہی شاہین ؔ کاشعری  مجموعہ ہے جس میں انھوں نے اپنی خوبصورت شاعری کو پیش کیا ہے۔ ان کے اشعار میں ایک تسلسل اور خوبصورتی دکھائی دیتی ہےجو پڑھنے والے بھلی معلوم ہے۔جیسے یہ اشعار ملاحظہ فرمائیں

daastan.com زندگی اِک گلدستۂ کتاب - Zindagi Ik Guldasta e Kitaab- Poetry Book About Love
اِک پر ِ خیال از منیرہ قریشی - Daastan — daastan.com
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اِک پر ِ خیال از منیرہ قریشی - Daastan

”اِک پرخیال“بنیادی طور پر بہت سی تحریروں پر مبنی ہے۔اس میں موجود دلچسپ مضامین قاری کی توجہ کا مرکز بنتے ہیں۔اس کتاب کے ذریعے منیرہ قریشی نے دراصل قاری کو بہت اچھی اچھی نصیحتوں سے نوازا ہے۔ اپنے احساسات وخيالات کو لفظ کے پیرہن میں سموتے ”اک پرخيال!“ مختلف النوع موضوعات کا ایک ایسا آئینہ ہے جو فاضل مصنفہ کے دلی جذبات کا عکاس ہے

daastan.com ِاِک پرِ خیال / Ik Par e Khyal- Reflective Poetry Book About Life
Aqleem Fatimah: "Ishq Ilham Hai" Spiritual Poetry with Daastan. - Daastan — daastan.com
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Aqleem Fatimah: "Ishq Ilham Hai" Spiritual Poetry with Daastan. - Daastan

An insightful interview with Aqleem Fatimah on Ishq Ilhaam Hai, discussing love, her writing inspiration, and her journey with daastan.

daastan.com Ishq Ilhaam Hai- Spiritual Love Poetry Book

English Poetry books — common questions

What are the best English Poetry books by Pakistani authors?
Rated highest by readers on Daastan: Derange Life (5.0/5 from 14 readers), Habibi (5.0/5 from 8 readers) and Tangled in Verse - Poem Book About Life (5.0/5 from 6 readers).
Which English Poetry book should I read first?
The most-read titles on this shelf are Chaos Within, Fajr and Noor- Islamic Poetry Book and Theory of Love — a fair place to start if you are new to English poetry.
Who are the English Poetry authors on Daastan?
Among the most published on this shelf are Dr. Maqbool Elahi, Haroon Awan, Isabel Ayesha Khalid and Miangul Saad. Every author has a profile with their full catalogue.
Are there Urdu Poetry books as well?
Yes — 42 Urdu poetry books, alongside the 75 English titles on this shelf.
Which English Poetry books can I read for free?
10 books on this shelf can be read free on Daastan. See the free English poetry books, or browse everything free to read.
Are English Poetry books available as e-books?
32 titles are available to read on any device, delivered instantly. Browse the English poetry e-books — buy one from its own page and it is yours to read straight away.
How much do English Poetry books cost?
Print editions run from Rs 300 to Rs 3,500, averaging about Rs 1,076. Delivery is across Pakistan, cash on delivery available.
What do readers say about English Poetry books on Daastan?
194 readers have rated books on this shelf, averaging 4.8 out of 5. Reviews are written by verified readers and sit on each book’s page.
What are some memorable lines from English Poetry books?
“This book humbly echoes your cries—to remind the world that the believers are never defeated, for their final return is to Allah.” — You, the witness - Palestinian poetry book
“Heart clasping, grasping zero gravity—How must one continue anymore?What if I close my eyes and wish for a miracle,Or never see again,But the breat…” — When The Silence Broke - Modern Poetry Book
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How many English Poetry books are on Daastan?
75 published English poetry titles by Pakistani authors, with new books added as they are published.

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Cover of The Jewels of Urdu PoetryThe Jewels of Urdu PoetryMasaud Akhtar Zaigham
The Jewels of Urdu Poetry is an Urdu poetry anthology book that introduces readers to the lives…
Cover of The Abayat of Sultan BahooThe Abayat of Sultan BahooDr. Maqbool Elahi
Discover The Abyat of Sultan Bahoo, rendered into English by Maqbool Elahi — the first complete…
Cover of Desire Desire Samar Malik
If you are searching for poetry books about heartbreak, Desire by Samar Malik is a must-read. T…
Cover of On Unknown Seas to Unknown ShoresOn Unknown Seas to Unknown ShoresDr. Maqbool Elahi
From the corridors of Harvard to the quiet evenings of Rawalpindi, On Unknown Seas to Unknown S…
Cover of Even the moon left me - poetry book about love Even the moon left me - poetry book about love Asra Amjad
"Even the Moon Left Me" by Asra Amjad is a poetry book about love that captures the ache of hea…

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