#StoryBooks
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Books, Classic, Fictions
Jane Eyre ,(Reading Classic): Writer: Charlotte Bronte
About the Author
The eldest in the famous literary trio of Brontë sisters, Charlotte Brontë was born on 21 April 1816 in Thornton, England. Having unsuccessfully tried her luck along with her sisters at running a school, Charlotte turned to writing and gave English literature such fictional masterpieces as Jane Eyre, Shirley and Villette. She also composed poetry like her sisters. They published their poetry as Poems by Currer, Ellis and Acton Bell, their pseudonyms, in 1846. Charlotte married in 1854. She was pregnant when she died probably of hyperemesis gravidarum on 31 March 1855.
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Books, Classic, Fictions
Journey To the Centre Of the Earth ,(Reading Classic): Writer: Jules Verne
About the Author
Jules Verne (1828-1905) was a French writer, poet and playwright. He is sometimes dubbed as the Father of Science Fiction and had a great influence on many latter day science fiction writers and scientists. Apart from other works, he wrote Voyages extraordinary, an adventure/science fiction series of over 50 novels many of which are still highly popular among both adults and children. He is the second most translated writer in the world.
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Books, Classic, Fictions
Just So Stories,(Reading Classic): Writer: Rudyard Kipling
About the Author
Rudyard Kipling was born in Bombay (now Mumbai) on 30 December 1865. Having spent his early childhood in India Kipling went to study in England but returned to India at the age of 18 and joined as an assistant editor the Civil and Military Gazette, a small newspaper in Lahore. It was during his Lahore days that Kipling published his first book. He drew inspiration for most of his writings including the famous Jungle Books from India. He was a writer par excellence and wrote both prose and verse for adults and children alike prolifically. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1907. Kipling died in London on 18 January 1936.
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Books, Children, Children Fantasy
Kaala Toofaan: Maut Ka Taaqub (Book 16),Writer : A.Hameed
About the Author
Abdul Hameed, better known as A. Hameed, is considered to be one of the prominent fiction writers in Urdu. He was born at Amritsar on August 25, 1928 where he received his early education in a local school. After the Partition of India, he acquired the degree of F. A. in Pakistan as a private candidate and joined Radio Pakistan in the capacity of staff artist. There, he wrote radio features and plays. In 1980, he resigned and migrated to USA and joined the Voice of America as a Producer. He did not, however like the conditions at his new location and returned to Pakistan to work as a freelance writer till his last day. Hameed is the author of over two hundred short stories, plays, and novels.
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Books, Classic, Fictions
Kidnapped ,(Reading Classic): Writer: Robert Louis Stevenson:
About the Author
Robert Louis Stevenson (13 November 1850-3 December 1894) was a Scottish writer. Although he lived a short life, his work is abounding and spreads in many literary genres including fiction, poetry, essays and travel writings. He wrote for adults as well as children and is exceedingly popular among both for his masterpieces such as Treasure Island, Kidnapped, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde etc.
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Books, Classic, Fictions
King Solomon’s Mines ,(Reading Classic): Writer: H. Rider Haggard
About the Author
Henry Rider Haggard (1856-1925), a Victorian and Edwardian novelist, remains an enduring luminary in adventure literature. Born in Norfolk, England, Haggard s life was as riveting as the tales he told. A well-travelled an, he served in the British Empire, exploring Africa and man, India, experiences that profoundly influenced his writing. His prolific career, spanning over five decades, produced over fifty novels, revealing a fascination with the exotic, the supernatural, and the clash between civilizations. His works such as King Solomon s Mines (1885), She (1887) and Ayesha: The Return of She (1905) showcase his ability to weave intricate plots with timeless themes. Haggard s legacy extends beyond adventure fiction; his exploration of imperialist themes and fascination with the mystical endow his works with enduring relevance, captivating readers with tales that transcend the confines of their eras.
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Books, History, Islamic History
Lost Islamic History: Reclaiming Muslim Civilisation From the Past (Updated Edition),Writer : Firas Alkhateeb
Books, History, Islamic HistoryLost Islamic History: Reclaiming Muslim Civilisation From the Past (Updated Edition),Writer : Firas Alkhateeb
About the Author
FIRAS ALKHATEEB holds a Master degree in Middle Eastern Studies with a specialization in Islamic intellectual history from the University of Chicago. He previously taught Islamic history at Universal School in Bridgeview, Illinois and currently teaches and studies in Darul Qasim in Chicago.
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Books, Children, Children Fantasy
Maaroof Mochi: Bachchon Ki alif Laila,Writer : Muhammad Salim-Ur-Rehman
Books, Children, Children FantasyMaaroof Mochi: Bachchon Ki alif Laila,Writer : Muhammad Salim-Ur-Rehman
About the Author
Muhammad Saleem-Ur-Rehman’s engrossing children’s book Do Qalander Bachchon Ki Alif Laila is based on the enchanted stories of the beloved “Alif Laila” (One Thousand and One Nights). The skillful blending of fantasy, adventure, and moral teachings in this novel for young readers makes for an enjoyable and instructive read. They come across a wide range of strange people as they travel through magical regions, such as talking animals, kind genies, and crafty sorcerers. Their bravery, wit, and camaraderie are put to the test by the distinct obstacles that each expedition brings.
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Books, Children, Children Fantasy
Main Saanp Hoon: Maut Ka Taaqub (Book 10),Writer : A.Hameed
About the Author
Abdul Hameed, better known as A. Hameed, is considered to be one of the prominent fiction writers in Urdu. He was born at Amritsar on August 25, 1928 where he received his early education in a local school. After the Partition of India, he acquired the degree of F. A. in Pakistan as a private candidate and joined Radio Pakistan in the capacity of staff artist. There, he wrote radio features and plays. In 1980, he resigned and migrated to USA and joined the Voice of America as a Producer. He did not, however like the conditions at his new location and returned to Pakistan to work as a freelance writer till his last day. Hameed is the author of over two hundred short stories, plays, and novels.
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Books, Children, Children Fantasy
Makre Ka Jaal: Maut Ka Taaqub (Book 9),Writer : A.Hameed
About the Author
Abdul Hameed, better known as A. Hameed, is considered to be one of the prominent fiction writers in Urdu. He was born at Amritsar on August 25, 1928 where he received his early education in a local school. After the Partition of India, he acquired the degree of F. A. in Pakistan as a private candidate and joined Radio Pakistan in the capacity of staff artist. There, he wrote radio features and plays. In 1980, he resigned and migrated to USA and joined the Voice of America as a Producer. He did not, however like the conditions at his new location and returned to Pakistan to work as a freelance writer till his last day. Hameed is the author of over two hundred short stories, plays, and novels.
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Books, Classic, Fictions
Mansfield Park ,(Reading Classic): Writer: Jane Austen
About the Author
One of all time literary favourites, Jane Austen was born at Steventon rectory, England on December 16, 1775. She started writing poems, stories and plays as early as 1787 which she compiled in three bound notebooks. Those early works were later published as Juvenilia. Then, she wrote Lady Susan, a novella in epistolary form. However, it remained unpublished for a long time. Having written Lady Susan, she penned down six novels, four of which were published during her life as follows: Sense and Sensibility (1811), Pride and Prejudice (1813), Mansfield Park (1814) and Emma (1815). Northanger Abbey (1818) and Persuasion (1818) were published posthumously. Two of her novels The Watsons and Sanditon, though published later on, remained unfinished. Austen died on July 18, 1817.
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Books, Children, Children Fantasy
Misr Ki Malika: Maut Ka Taaqub (Book 1),Writer : A.Hameed
About the Author
Abdul Hameed, better known as A. Hameed, is considered to be one of the prominent fiction writers in Urdu. He was born at Amritsar on August 25, 1928 where he received his early education in a local school. After the Partition of India, he acquired the degree of F. A. in Pakistan as a private candidate and joined Radio Pakistan in the capacity of staff artist. There, he wrote radio features and plays. In 1980, he resigned and migrated to USA and joined the Voice of America as a Producer. He did not, however like the conditions at his new location and returned to Pakistan to work as a freelance writer till his last day. Hameed is the author of over two hundred short stories, plays, and novels.
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Books, Classic, Fictions
Mother,(Reading Classic): Writer: Maxim Gorky
About the Author
Maxim Gorky (originally Alexei Maximovich Peshkov) was a Russian/Soviet author and political activist who lived between 1868 and 1936. A five-time nominee for the Nobel Prize in Literature, Gorky invented socialist realism and authored many memorable works including Twenty-six Men and a Girl which was a personal favourite of Vladimir Lenin. His magnum opus Mother remains a classic of revolutionary fiction
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Books, Classic, Fictions
Mrs. Dalloway,(Reading Classic): Writer: virginia woolf
About the Author
One of the leading British writers and intellectual of the twentieth century Virginia Woolf was born in London on 25 January 1882. She began publishing her work to both general and critical acclaim in her early twenties and became associated with Bloomsbury Circle, an influential group of English modernist writers, intellectuals, philosophers and artists in early twentieth century. Best remembered for the lyrical quality of her prose Woolf wrote many novels and essays all bearing the modernist trends of the Circle. Her works have been translated in over 50 languages around the world. However, she was not very lucky in health matters and suffered from the bouts of mental illness throughout her life. She perished by drowning during one such attack on 28 March 1941.
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Books, Children, Children Fantasy
Murdon Ki Sarae: Maut Ka Taaqub (Book 8),Writer : A.Hameed
About the Author
Abdul Hameed, better known as A. Hameed, is considered to be one of the prominent fiction writers in Urdu. He was born at Amritsar on August 25, 1928 where he received his early education in a local school. After the Partition of India, he acquired the degree of F. A. in Pakistan as a private candidate and joined Radio Pakistan in the capacity of staff artist. There, he wrote radio features and plays. In 1980, he resigned and migrated to USA and joined the Voice of America as a Producer. He did not, however like the conditions at his new location and returned to Pakistan to work as a freelance writer till his last day. Hameed is the author of over two hundred short stories, plays, and novels.
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Books, Children, Children Fantasy
Neeli aankhein: Maut Ka Taaqub (Book 13),Writer : A.Hameed
About the Author
Abdul Hameed, better known as A. Hameed, is considered to be one of the prominent fiction writers in Urdu. He was born at Amritsar on August 25, 1928 where he received his early education in a local school. After the Partition of India, he acquired the degree of F. A. in Pakistan as a private candidate and joined Radio Pakistan in the capacity of staff artist. There, he wrote radio features and plays. In 1980, he resigned and migrated to USA and joined the Voice of America as a Producer. He did not, however like the conditions at his new location and returned to Pakistan to work as a freelance writer till his last day. Hameed is the author of over two hundred short stories, plays, and novels.
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Books, Fictions, Literary Fictions
Night Of the Golden Butterfly: Islam Quintet 5,Writer : Tariq Ali
About the Author
Tariq Ali (b. 1943) is an author, journalist, and filmmaker. He was born and raised in Lahore where he became politically active in his teens. He rose to prominence during the Vietnam War when he engaged in debates against the war with the likes of Henry Kissinger and Michael Stewart. Highly critical of the US and Israeli foreign policies, he has to his credit a number of nonfiction books on politics and has also long been associated with the New Left Review. He has also written many bestselling novels including Islam Quintet. Currently, he lives in England.
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