Urdu Books — اردو کتابیں
Novels, poetry and stories written in Urdu 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.
Dairon ka SafarMuhammad IqbalWhat if every journey we take only brings us back to where we began? Dairon ka Safar by Muhamma…
Baba e AnatomySeemaa MustansarBaba e Anatomy by Seemaa Mustansar is a heartfelt biography book on father of anatomy, written …
Aiban wala - Urdu and Punjabi Poetry BookImran KhanAibaan Wala is an Urdu and Punjabi poetry book that invites readers to experience the richness …
Aghaz - Urdu Adventure NovelKajal Abdul rehmanAghaz by Kajal Abdul Rehman is a captivating Urdu adventure novel that takes readers on a myste…
Daastan e Hayaat- Poetry Book on FeelingsEman SiddiquiDaastan e Hayaat by Eman Siddiqui is a profound poetry book on feelings that captures the very …
Bay Nateeja- Urdu Poetry Book on Life Al-Naveed AhmadBay Nateeja by Al-Naveed Ahmad is the Urdu poetry book on life you have been waiting for. It is…
Islamic Family System - A Comparative StudyProf Zohra Jabeen AlviIslam ka Khandani Nizam (Islamic Family System) offers a profound exploration of the family as …
حسن یوسفRifsha NaveedHusn-e-Yusuf is a deeply inspiring Islamic motivational book that highlights the essential valu…
Spotlight
زندگی / Zindagi - Novel About Loneliness and True Love
Zindagi by Moneeb Mazhar is a touching novel about loneliness and the quiet emptiness people feel even when life seems complete. Sometimes, despite having everything, the heart still feels empty. This novel reflects that feeling w…
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Ishq Ilhaam Hai- Spiritual Love Poetry BookAqleem FatimahIshq Ilhaam Hai by Aqleem Fatimah is regarded among the best spiritual poetry books for readers…
Umeed Ki Kiran - Self-Help Book in Urdu Aneeta Yaqoob"Umeed Ki Kiran" by Aneeta Yaqoob is a self-help book in Urdu that inspires hope, resilience, a…
Top 10 in PoetryDillo ki Dilli - دِلوں کی دِلّیAli Mahboob“دلوں کی دِلّی” محض ایک شاعری مجموعہ نہیں، بلکہ انسانی احساسات کی اس دنیا کا سفر ہے جہاں محبت ک…
Musafir aur Manzile'n / مسافر اور منزلیں - Urdu travelogue book Akash KhanStep into a journey of wonder and discovery with Musafir aur Manzile'n / مسافر اور منزلیں by Ak…
اسلام اور فتنہء احمديت - Ahmadiyya exposed book in UrduSaadia WasimAhmadiyat Exposed Book in Urdu by Saadia Wasim is a sincere and thoughtful work that opens a cl…
یادیں (Yaadain) - Life Changing BookModassir Mushtaq"یادیں (Yaadain)” is a life-changing book that tells the story of Professor Mushtaq Ahmed Salee…
Saraab-e-VisalMuhammad Faizanسمندر میں موجیں مچلتی رہیںمیں کاغذ کی کشتی بناتا رہاوہی لوگ میرے گلے پڑ گئےجنہیں میں گلے سے لگا…
Tajziya-e-Hayat Nazma SiddiquiTajziya-e-Hayat is an inspiring book about passion and a highly effective book on importace of …
بہت سے پاکستانی جو بیرون ملک رہتے ہیں - بہترین حقیقی زندگی کی کہانی ہے
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اودھ کے آنسو - Awadh k AansooPerveen Zubairاودھ کے آنسو- Awdh Ke Aansu (Tears of Awadh) by Perveen Zubair is a powerful book on culture ex…
کیا اپ نے سوچا ہے؟AFSHAN HUMAKiya Apne Socha Hai? is highly impactful & motivational book that beautifully blends personal r…
رہے محفل میں ہم ممتاز کچھ ایسے - Rahay Mehfil Mai Hum Mumtaz Kuch AeseMumtaz H ChaudhryMumtaz Chaudhry’s book Rahay Mehfil Mai Hum Mumtaz Kuch Aese is the best autobiography that bea…
زادِ فقیر (جلد اوّل) - Zaad e Faqeer (Volume 1)Hakeem Ameer Ali TalashZaad-e-Faqeer” by Hakim Amir Ali Talash is a beautiful Naat book written with deep love and dev…
قُوا أَنْفُسَكُمْ وَأَهْلِيكُمْ نَارًا (اپنے گھر والوں کو جہنم کی آگ سے بچائیں!)Furqanuddin Ahmedقُوا أَنْفُسَكُمْ وَأَهْلِيكُمْ نَارًا (اپنے گھر والوں کو جہنم کی آگ سے بچائیں!) ) is a free Is…
خواب برحق ہیں (جلد اول) - Khuwab Barhaq Hain (Volume 1)Amber RizwanThis poetry anthology book Khuwab Barhaq Hain written by Amber Rizwan is a heart touching colle…
نا تمام قصے - Na Tamam QissayNarmeen SurahioNatamam Qissay is a unique incomplete stories book that celebrates the beauty of imagination. E…
خواب برحق ہیں (جلد دوم) - Khuwab Barhaq Hain (Volume 2)Amber RizwanKhwab Barhaq Hain” by Amber Rizwan is a heart-warming poetry book about feelings that expresses…
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“خواتین و حضرات سانحہ قصور ایک ایسا واقعہ ہے جس نے اس ملک کےہر اس شہری کو ہلا کر رکھ دیا جو اپنے سینے میں ایک درد مند دل رکھتا ہے۔”Read the Book
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علم التعلیم کی حقیقت از محمد ناصر خان - Daastan
ناصر خان نے اس کتاب میں عمدہ اشعار بھی قلم بند کیے ہیں۔ ناصر خان کے اشعار میں تعلیم کے حوالے سے غیر معمولی جوش و خروش پایا جاتا ہے۔ ان کا شعری اسلوب بےحد رواں اور منفرد ہے۔ اس کتاب میں ان کی یہی خوبی نمایاں ہے
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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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Urdu Books — common questions
What are the best books in Urdu?
Rated highest by readers on Daastan: لَو، لکھنؤ اور لاہور / Love, Lucknow Aur Lahore (5.0/5 from 13 readers), ز-ر-ش - Zay Ray Sheen - Positive Poetry (5.0/5 from 8 readers) and Darna Nahin Bachna He / ڈرنا نہیں بچنا ہے - Kids Book About COVID (5.0/5 from 8 readers).
What kinds of Urdu books are there?
The largest shelves are Poetry (42), Religious (21), Contemporary Fiction (17) and Popular Fiction (11). Every genre has its own Urdu page.
Which book should I read first?
The most-read titles here are میرا جسم میرا ہے / Mera Jism Mera Hai - Good Touch Bad Touch Book for Kids, لَو، لکھنؤ اور لاہور / Love, Lucknow Aur Lahore and Nagufta/ناگفتہ — a fair place to start.
Who writes in Urdu?
Among the most published here are Irfan Mehmud, Muhammad Jahangeer Badar, Fatimah Ambreen and Mudassir Majeed. Every author has a profile with their full catalogue.
Which of these books can I read for free?
33 books here can be read free on Daastan. See the free ones in Urdu, or browse everything free to read.
Are these available as e-books?
92 titles are available to read on any device, delivered instantly — no postage and no wait. Browse the e-books in Urdu — 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 20 to Rs 2,500, averaging about Rs 690. Delivery is across Pakistan, cash on delivery available.
What do readers say about these books?
350 readers have rated books here, averaging 4.7 out of 5. Reviews are written by verified readers and sit on each book’s page.
What are some memorable lines from these books?
“ایسے لوگ بہت کم پیدا ہوتے ہیں، اور جب چلے جاتے ہیں تو اپنے پیچھے صرف یادیں نہیں، بلکہ محبت، علم، اور کردار کی روشنی چھوڑ جاتے ہیں۔” — یادیں (Yaadain) - Life Changing Book
“دل یہ سوچ کر اداس سا ہو گیا کہ زندگی کیسی بے رحم ہے — جس کے پاس ہے، اُس کے پاس بہت ہے۔” — Musafir aur Manzile'n / مسافر اور منزلیں - Urdu travelogue book
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“دل یہ سوچ کر اداس سا ہو گیا کہ زندگی کیسی بے رحم ہے — جس کے پاس ہے، اُس کے پاس بہت ہے۔” — Musafir aur Manzile'n / مسافر اور منزلیں - Urdu travelogue book
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How many books are there in Urdu?
189 published titles, with new books added as they are published.
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Dairon ka SafarMuhammad IqbalWhat if every journey we take only brings us back to where we began? Dairon ka Safar by Muhamma…
Baba e AnatomySeemaa MustansarBaba e Anatomy by Seemaa Mustansar is a heartfelt biography book on father of anatomy, written …
Aiban wala - Urdu and Punjabi Poetry BookImran KhanAibaan Wala is an Urdu and Punjabi poetry book that invites readers to experience the richness …
Aghaz - Urdu Adventure NovelKajal Abdul rehmanAghaz by Kajal Abdul Rehman is a captivating Urdu adventure novel that takes readers on a myste…
Daastan e Hayaat- Poetry Book on FeelingsEman SiddiquiDaastan e Hayaat by Eman Siddiqui is a profound poetry book on feelings that captures the very …
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Poetry
117 books
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52 books
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45 books
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41 books
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35 books
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33 books
Religious
32 books
Tragedy
31 books
Anthology
30 books
Drama
30 books
Sci-Fi & Horror
25 books
Mystery
24 books
Romance
23 books
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22 books
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21 books
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21 books
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12 books
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7 books
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