READING BOOKS

"The Lady With The Dog" by Anton Chekhov, translated by Constance Garnett, explores the clandestine affair between Dmitri Dmitritch Gurov, a married man, and Anna Sergeyevna, a young woman also...

The Blessed Pomegranates: A Ramadan Story about Giving is a heartwarming children’s book by A. Helwa, author of Secrets of Divine Love. The story captures the essence of Ramadan through...

The Reward of Goodness and the Day of Hardship is an Islamic book that explores the consequences of good and evil deeds, the hardships of the Day of Judgment, and...

God, Science, and Self: Muhammad Iqbal's Reconstruction of Religious Thought by Nauman Faizi offers a deep exploration of the philosophical and spiritual ideas put forth by the renowned philosopher and...

This classic text by Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyya, a renowned Islamic scholar, delves into the prophetic traditions (Hadith) concerning health, wellness, and medical remedies. The book blends spiritual wisdom and practical...

In Not The Whole Truth: My Life and Times, renowned academic and linguist Tariq Rahman provides a candid, insightful memoir of his personal and professional journey. Through this autobiography, Rahman...

Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen, a timeless classic, explores the lives of the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne, who embody the contrasting virtues of sense and sensibility. Through their...

An American Brat (Reading Classics) by Bapsi Sidhwa is a poignant and humorous exploration of cultural identity and the immigrant experience. Set against the backdrop of 1970s America, the novel...

Heart of Darkness (Readings Classics) by Joseph Conrad is a powerful and thought-provoking novella that delves into themes of imperialism, colonialism, and human nature. First published in 1899, the story...

The Bride by Bapsi Sidhwa is a powerful and evocative novel that explores themes of tradition, gender roles, and societal expectations in post-Partition Pakistan. The story follows Zaitoon, a young...

"Pinocchio," originally written by Carlo Collodi, is a timeless children’s tale that follows the adventures of a wooden puppet who dreams of becoming a real boy. The story begins when...

"The Secret Seven" series by Enid Blyton is a classic collection of children’s mystery books that follows a group of young detectives as they solve exciting and intriguing cases. The...

The Invisible Man, written by H.G. Wells, is a classic science fiction novel that explores the tale of a scientist, Griffin, who discovers the secret of invisibility. Through his experiments,...

Towards Peoples Histories in Pakistan: (IN)Audible Voices, Forgotten Pasts, edited by Asad Ali and Kamran Asdar Ali, delves into the often-overlooked narratives of marginalized groups in Pakistan's history. This book...

The Valley of Fear: A Sherlock Holmes Novel by Arthur Conan Doyle is a classic entry in the Sherlock Holmes series, renowned for its intricate plotting and engaging storytelling. The...

"Northanger Abbey" by Jane Austen is a satirical novel that critiques the Gothic genre and the societal norms of early 19th-century England. The story follows Catherine Morland, a young and...

Diary: Chand Preshan Kagaz by Nasir Kazmi is a poignant collection of poetry that captures the essence of human emotions and experiences through the lens of the Urdu language. Known...

Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery is a beloved classic novel first published in 1908. The story follows the adventures of Anne Shirley, an imaginative and spirited orphan...

As a Man Thinketh by James Allen is a seminal work in the genre of self-help and personal development. Published in 1903, this classic book explores the profound impact of...

Human, All Too Human (Readings Classics) by Friedrich Nietzsche is a seminal work that marks Nietzsche’s transition from the metaphysical concerns of his earlier philosophy to a more empirical and...