DANIYAL MUEENUDDIN BOOKS

Daniyal Mueenuddin is a Pakistani-American author best known for his acclaimed short story collection In Other Rooms, Other Wonders, which offers a nuanced portrayal of contemporary Pakistani society. Born in Los Angeles and raised partly in Pakistan, he studied at Dartmouth College and later at Harvard Law School before turning to writing. His fiction often explores themes of class, power, love, and social change, set against the backdrop of rural estates and urban centers in Pakistan. Drawing from his own experiences managing his family’s farm in Punjab, Mueenuddin brings authenticity and depth to his characters, portraying landlords, servants, and professionals with equal sensitivity. His work has been widely translated and shortlisted for major literary awards, earning international recognition for its lyrical prose and sharp social insight. Through his storytelling, he bridges cultures and provides global readers with an intimate understanding of Pakistan’s complex social fabric