The Dallergut Dream Department Store

A Novel

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.

magical realism at its best!

totally absorbing storytelling! i can see all of the characters in a fancifully decorated department store, customers wandering about in their jammies. i love everything about this story

Unique magical story that touches,in the best way, serious subjects.

I loved the characters, the words were beautiful and the names were so fun. I feel like I will be saying them in mind until the next book. Can’t wait!

4 ⭐️

Whimsical as heck. Unbelievably fanciful. Ridiculously creative. This lit fic was a dozy dose of dreamy and delightful wrapped up in tear-jerking life lessons and over-the-top shenanigans! I so enjoyed this quick read and the narrator Shannon Tyo made it such an enjoyable experience. If you ever feel like reading about what fun happens when you fall asleep, this is your book!

Love the lessons this book teaches

This book had me laughing and crying by the end of it. It was an easy read, yet descriptive enough for me to fully immerse myself into this fantastical dream world. I’m invested in all its characters, and I can’t wait to read the next installation.

A Cozy Fiction to Cleanse the Palate

Adorable characters, fascinating world building, and a surprisingly pleasant approach to social and cultural issues all tied up in this delightful book. 10/10 would recommend as the perfect pick-me-up between the heavier stuff on your TBR