Thank you NetGalley and the publishers for giving me an advanced readers copy of Three Days in June for my unbiased review..

This book packed a lot into a small amount of pages. Anne Tyler has written another beautifully pieced together novel about the ordinary moments of life. We follow the main character, Gail, during the days before and after her daughter’s planned wedding. She is faced with some challenges in her job, as the mother of the bride and handling her ex-husband showing up on her doorstep. There are no huge moments - just the capturing of everyday in a very realistic story.

The writing was well done and the characters have rich stories to share.

I really enjoyed this story and think that anybody looking for a nice piece of fiction will also enjoy it.

I really enjoyed this quick read about a family on the three days around their daughter’s wedding. For fans of books that are heavy in the intricacies and imperfections of family dynamics, like Claire Lombardo or Catherine Newman.

I really loved this book. It has a sweet and simple style that gets right to the root of human relationships. It shines a light on how the little mundane tasks and conversations of our days really are the big things in the end. I adored the gruff but lovable female lead character, her somewhat flighty daughter, and the somewhat absentminded but good-hearted male lead. The sense of place was also strong in this story, and I could picture her small home and her town as I was reading. This was a 5 star read for me, because the writing talent is just so strong and clear. Highly recommend this one to lovers of stories that examine family dynamics, as well as for fans of Elizabeth Strout and Ann Patchett.

3.5 stars

I enjoyed this book. It didn’t grip me or wasn’t anything that set my world on fire, but the writing was good and the story was very relatable. I enjoyed Gail & Max’s post marriage relationship. And also the background of how and why they got divorced. It also fed into her relationship with her daughter and her soon to be husband as well. Which really helped the reader understand her relationship with her daughter.

Overall I would definitely pick up another book by Anne Tyler.

***Thank you NetGalley & Knopf, Pantheon, Vintage, and Anchor Publishing for the ARC in return for an honest review***

I love reading new authors, and I had never read anything by Anne Tyler before. I requested this book because I like the cover. The storyline itself was okay, just nothing gripping...not twist, not secrets, just 3 days in June! I could not make up my mind whether I like Gail or not.

Thank you for this ARC!

This book was exactly what I needed. I am honestly not sure how Tyler does it - a short, sweet and well written book. It did not lack in character development or plot, yet it was done in under 200 pages. I read this in one sitting, that is how much it sucked me in. I loved that it included older characters, second chance love, and more challenges that are faced later in life (and earlier too!)
Gail is having a bad day, on the weekend of her daughter's wedding. She lost her job, was not invited to spa day and her ex-husband showed up unannounced needing a place to stay. The book follows Gail's joys, challenges, love and heartbreak over three days. I truly enjoyed the perspectives and story and I am blown away by how much was packed into a short book!

Thank you Netgalley for my advanced reader copy

Over three days in June - the day before her only daughter's wedding, the day of, and the day after - we follow 61-year-old Gail who, on the morning of the wedding rehearsal, finds out that she might be losing her job as the assistant principal at a local private school in, of course, Baltimore. This slim novel was what you'd expect an Anne Tyler book to be, and yet it's to her credit that it never feels repetitive and you're immediately involved in the lives of her often unlikeable characters. The nuances of everyday "normal" lives and perfectly ordinary people who momentarily turn into something more as layers, shades, or secrets are revealed and dealt with. The ending was unexpected and didn't quite feel like the author's others, though they have been wrapping up rather sentimentally for the past few novels.

Thank you to Knopf, Pantheon, Vintage, and Anchor, NetGalley, and Anne Tyler for the copy of Three Days in June.

This was my first book by Anne Tyler and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I enjoyed that it took place over three days but there was backstory told as well

A lovely short read by Anne Tyler. I’ve been reading her books for decades. You start the first page and just get drawn in by her writing and you stick with the characters because they feel like your friends. Gail is relatable in many ways, but so is Max. Settle in for a good read.

This is my first Anne Tyler book but definitely won't be my last. The characters were full but sort of unlikeable and a lot happens in the everyday across three days in June. It's quick and the writing is excellent, I just wasn't the biggest fan of the characters.

3.5 stars but rounding down.

Thank you Netgalley & Knopf, Pantheon, Vintage, and Anchor | Knopf for the advanced reader copy.

What a cute and short novel! I really enjoyed this book. It is my first from this author, but it won’t be my last! I fell in love with the characters in this book and the story line.

Thank you NetGalley, Anne, Tyler, and Knopf, Pantheon, Vintage, and Anchor Publishing for the ARC!

Three Days in June follows Gail Baines for three days over the weekend of her only daughter, Debbie's wedding. Gail has an unfortunate encounter with her boss at work on Friday afternoon. She arrives home and her ex-husband, Max shows up unexpectedly at her doorstep, having nowhere to stay for the wedding. That same night Debbie shares some startling information with them. And now tomorrow's wedding is in question. This is one of those books where an ordinary life, both its past and present are examined in a short and sweet package. Very enjoyable and full of life.

I enjoyed this book immensely but find it very hard to rate. It tells the story of a family whose daughter is marrying into a family very different than theirs and the day before to the day after the wedding activities. The characters were likably imperfect. The brides motor prone to fussing about events while the grooms mother takes over making all the festivity arrangements. Definitely a book I’d recommend.

I received an arc of this book and voluntarily provided a review.

I thoroughly enjoyed the quirky dynamic between Gail and her ex, Max; their interactions brought a unique charm to the story. However, the structure of the book, with its long 'Parts' instead of traditional chapters, became a major drawback. The lengthy sections made the pacing feel sluggish, and I often found myself losing interest. Despite its promising start, the story struggled to maintain momentum and depth. By the time I reached the conclusion, it felt rushed and incomplete, leaving me wanting more development and a stronger resolution. While the characters had great potential, the overall execution fell short of delivering a fully engaging experience.

How have I never read this author before? A wonderfully human story of a woman with many attributes, but who feels like she's failing herself.

Gail is having a few hard days. Her daughter and only child, is getting married and the mother of the groom has kind of taken over. Gail doesn't get the promotion she thought she was in line for because of her lack of social skills. Her ex-husband shows up to stay for the wedding weekend without notice and with a rescue cat he is fostering. Her daughter drops a bombshell about her intended. Gail begins to wonder about her life and the choices she's made.

As the days tick down to the rehearsal dinner, the wedding, and her daughter leaving on her honeymoon, Gail continues to ponder her decisions and we get wonderful insight into the woman she is, the woman she wishes she was, and how she intends to move forward, by looking behind her.

When someone tells you they think you hung the moon, don't mess it up.

3 stars.

Character study of 61 year old Gail Baines over the 3 days before, of, and immediately after her only daughter's wedding. Viewing the events from Gail's perspective was interesting and somewhat surprising.

This was a quick and enjoyable read. It is told from the perspective of Gail, mother of the bride & ex-wife of father of the bride. The three days are the day before the wedding, wedding day, and day after the wedding. Throughout the book is backstory of Gail, her ex, Max, and their daughter, Debbie. We also find out something about the groom on the day before the wedding that puts things into chaos. Entertaining reading.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for advanced copy, and I give my review freely

Anne Tyler never disappoints. Three Days In June is a glimpse in the lives of a family surround the marriage of their only child. Narrated in the first person by mom Gail, let’s just say there’s a lot going on when her ex husband / bride’s father comes to town with his cats, Gail’s teaching position is in question and bride finds out some previously undisclosed information about her groom.
It’s a quick and enjoyable read by one of my favorite authors. Thank you Netgalley, and the publishers for an advanced copy.

Not up to Tyler’s usual writing, This book takes place over the course of 3 days that are supposed to be for a family wedding. Of course there are problems left and right, the father of the bride isn’t ready, the bride makes a discovery about the groom that creates chaos, and the mother of the bride has her own crises. Then there are the in laws to be who make trouble. Somewhat humorous, but mostly just tense for anyone who has been in a difficult family wedding can recall. It is a quick read, ;Can be read in a single sitting.

This engaging story unfolds over three eventful days in June and centers on Gail Baines. It begins with Gail, the assistant headmaster, walking into work only to discover she's being replaced. Outraged, she quits—or was she fired?

Back at home, Gail’s day takes another unexpected turn when her ex-husband, Max, shows up uninvited with a cat in tow. He announces that he’ll be staying for the weekend to attend their daughter Debbie’s wedding. Meanwhile, Debbie is off enjoying a spa day with the ladies—a gathering Gail wasn’t invited to.

Just before the rehearsal dinner, Debbie confides in her parents that her fiancé, Kenneth, has behaved questionably, leaving her to wonder if she should go through with the wedding. This confession dredges up painful memories for Gail, reminding her of the incident that ended her own marriage.

This is a quick, captivating read filled with realistic characters and honest storytelling. The dynamic between Gail and Max is quirky and entertaining, with their opposites-attract chemistry adding humor and heart to the narrative. A heartfelt exploration of love, forgiveness, and the complexities of family relationships, this book is both relatable and thought-provoking.