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The Dallergut Dream Department Store

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The Dallergut Dream Department Store

written by Miye Lee, translated by Sandy Joosun Lee

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. 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.

The Dallergut Dream Department Store
written by Miye Lee, translated by Sandy Joosun Lee

  • Publication Date: July 9, 2024
  • Genres: Fantasy, Fiction
  • Hardcover: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Hanover Square Press
  • ISBN-10: 1335081178
  • ISBN-13: 9781335081179