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Start giftingThe Dallergut Dream Department Store
A Novel
Narrator
Shannon Tyo
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Length
6 hours 26 minutes
Language
English
Bookseller recommendation
“This is such a unique story! It follows the newest employee of the Dallergut Dream Department Store as she helps people find the dreams they're looking for. There are all sorts of dreams and the dreamers choose them as they sleep. Full of magic and heart, this is a terrific listen!”
— Erica • The Curious Cat Bookshop
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“A whimsical world where travelers are clad in plaid stripes and robes. When we fall asleep, our subconscious visits the dream world. To pursue dreams that are for sale. One such shop renowned for their selection is the Dallergut Dream Department Store. For Penny, there is no better place to work. This book is a collection of cozy stories following Penny as she learns to work at Dallerguts store. From animal nap dreams to custom-ordered dreams, Dallerguts store has it all. Penny learns how dreams can affect people in their waking life and how to sell dreams to the right customer. A cozy contemporary fantasy that makes me want to curl up and read for hours. Perfect for lazy afternoons or rain car rides.”
— Eva • Off the Beaten Path
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“Couldn't wait to fall into my dreams after reading this book. Such a sweet, simple book that should be shared with everyone. ”
— Sophie • Second Star to the Right
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“The Dallergut Dream Department Store is the perfect cozy listen. Shannon Tyo brings a great level of curiosity and compassion into each chapter she narrates. Miye Lee brought together a wholesome story about an original world that shows what dreams can mean to people. Truly loved this, a great start for first time audiobook listeners! ”
— Kat • Bookish Modesto
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“Oh to be able to visit a dream store every night and choose from such an assortment of options! I absolutely loved this book and seeing Penny grow in confidence. For those of you who have a dog, you'll find a smile on your face when you see them snooze away. Set aside a weekend to listen to this book!”
— Sara • Roundabout Books
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“Chapter six made me full on cry (in a good way).”
— Rosie • One More Page
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“Penny is a new hire learning to help the customers select the perfect dreams at the Dallergut Dream Department Store. Dallergut’s philosophy: only offer dreams that enhance a customer’s reality. This book is a healing, mysterious escape.”
— Rachel • Avid Bookshop
Bookseller recommendation
“This book was fantastic! As someone who has extremely vivid dreams, I found the concept of buying dreams and finding the perfect one to be so much fun. I also loved the diverse cast of characters introduced in the story. It was such a wholesome read!”
— Sarah • Cavalier House Books
THE #1 KOREAN BESTSELLER WITH OVER A MILLION COPIES SOLD
For fans of magical realism and the Before the Coffee Gets Cold series by Toshikazu Kawaguchi comes this cozy fantasy debut.
What if there was a store that sold dreams? Which would you buy? And who might you become when you wake up?
In a mysterious town hidden in our collective subconscious there's a department store that sells dreams. Day and night, visitors both human and animal shuffle in to purchase their latest adventure. Each floor specializes in a specific type of dream: childhood memories, food dreams, ice skating, dreams of stardom. Flying dreams are almost always sold out. Some seek dreams of loved ones who have died.
For Penny, an enthusiastic new hire, working at Dallergut is the opportunity of a lifetime. As she uncovers the workings of this whimsical world, she bonds with a cast of unforgettable characters, including Dallergut, the flamboyant and wise owner, Babynap Rockabye, a famous dream designer, Maxim, a nightmare producer, and the many customers who dream to heal, dream to grow, and dream to flourish.
A captivating story that will leave a lingering magical feeling in readers' minds, this is the first book in a bestselling duology for anyone exhausted from the reality of their daily life.
MIYE LEE was born in Busan in1990. After graduating fromthe Busan National UniversitySchool of Materials Science andEngineering, she worked asa semiconductor engineer atSamsung Electronics. Herdebut novel, The DallergutDream Department Store, waspublished entirely fundedthrough a crowdfunding service in Korea in 2020and has since drawn many enthusiastic responsesand favorable reviews.
