Once again, Anne Tyler has given us a novel to remember, rich with her signature quirky, yet noble, characters caught up in the random, yet ordinary, chaos of life. Gail is a bit of an oddball, a spectator to her daughter’s pre-wedding activities, while Max is totally out of it, so much so he doesn’t even bring a suit to wear to the wedding. When questions regarding her daughter’s relationship with her fiancée make it unlikely the wedding will take place at all, Gail and Max are thrust into the drama, raising up old hurts and betrayals and new understandings. Written with Tyler’s masterful skill, the novel, short at 208 pages, possesses her usual dry humor, commentary on the ordinariness of life, and tug on the heartstrings. Recommended for those looking for a comfortable read to amuse and entertain them.

Three days in June was a wonderful read. I follows the story of Gail Baines as she is in limbo about her job ,she is left out of the spa day for her daughters wedding and her ex husband shows up on her doorstep with a cat. these three days force her to make some decisions about her life. She has very little social skills and she and her ex husband are very quirky. they are ordinary people who are trying to navigate the weekend of their daughter Debbie's wedding. This story is told with empathy and humor and it is easy to relate to these characters. I loved the bittersweet ending...it made me feel like we all need second chances. I am now an avid fan of Anne Tyler and can't wait to read some more of her books
Thank you net galley for giving me the chance to read this wonderful book for my honest review

I didn't want this book to end! I couldn't help but cheer for Gail and Max to begin again. The main characters were very well-drawn and each endearing in their own way. II've always loved Anne Tyler's writing!

Thank you to NetGalley and Knopf, Pantheon, Vintage, and Anchor | Knopf for allowing me to read an ARC of Three Days in June by Anne Tyler, in exchange for my honest review.

"Cats are not coldhearted!" This summed up our main character perfectly! This was a fantastic story of introspection, growth, and love. The characters were all so beautifully portrayed, I felt as if I knew them. I was, however, a little confused with the ending.

This was my first book by Anne Tyler, and I look forward to reading more.

I thought Tyler did a great job of capturing the emotions of each character in her writing.
It was a delightful and enjoyable read!

The book's description and cover initially grabbed my attention and made me eager to read it. However, I found the pacing slow, and I struggled to motivate myself to pick it up again. I did eventually finish it and enjoyed the ending, though I do have a few lingering questions...

Special thanks to NetGalley, Anne Taylor and the publisher for advance access to the book in exchange for my honest review.

Publication Date- Februarty 11, 2025
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4.0. A classic Anne Tyler book on the intricacies of daily life reflected in the story of Gail Baines over a three day period in which her only child gets married. In some ways, Gail reminds me of Olive Kitteridge though Gail is less eccentric and more of a loner. A little dry but very good character development, with focus on family dynamic, love, and loss. Thank you to Netgalley for providing me an advance copy in exchange for a candid and honest review.

I get very excited when I see a new Anne Tyler book. I was lucky enough to get an ARC from NetGalley for review. The story follows the Mother of the Bride, Gail, who has had some bad news from work. She also gets an unexpected visit from her ex-husband with a cat in tow.

What I love about Anne Tyler's books is that she gives such detail on everything. Her c

It’s love anything by Anne Tyler. Her character development is beyond reproach. Her storylines are always solid. I will be recommending to friends, family and book clubbers. Will post on Goodreads also. Thank you
For the opportunity to preview.

This was a short book, with a well told story, by a good author and I would recommend it to all readers.
The story is about Gail, who is a good person, but rather inept at social situations. She is doesn’t always know when to temper her words and at other times afraid to speak up. This is a quick read and I’m glad I read it!
Ms. Tyler always comes through with books and characters in difficult situations that are satisfying reads. This is another one!

Anne Tyler has once again captured the essence of family relationships in this story which takes place over 3 days - the day before, the day of, and the day after the wedding of Gail and Max’s daughter. Gail, the narrator, expects to be promoted, when she finds out that just the opposite might happen because her personal relationship skills are thought to be lacking (perhaps she expects too much of people). While she is trying to get her head around this latest crisis, she is also trying to get ready for her daughter’s wedding the next day and trying not to feel hurt when her daughter doesn’t invite her to girls’ day at the spa although she does invite her future mother-in-law. To really make matters worse, Max, her ex husband, shows up on her doorstep with his cat expecting to spend the night because he has nowhere else to stay. As only Tyler can, she manages to make order out of chaos, to get to the bottom of of what is really bothering Gail, and to remind us all that no matter how messy things are, at bottom there is nothing like family.

A new Anne Tyler book is a welcome respite at the start of fall. Tyler can always be relied on to present characters that are flawed, relatable, written in a way that makes them seem real, and feel like instant friends.
This was a great, quick read. Glad Anne Tyler hasn't lost her magic!

Anne Tyler makes writing about ‘ordinary’ situations and days and enchanting tale. She has a wonderful way of writing about every day people and their thoughts and feelings that makes you feel like you know then. This book, especially feels like a familiar friend.

Thanks to NetGalley for a free copy in exchange for an honest review. All options are my own.

I am a big fan of Anne Tyler and this book did not disappoint. Gail, an award 60ish woman grapples with her career, divorce and the wedding of her only daughter over the course of 3 days. As with Tyler’s other novels, the very humanly normal protagonist and ancillary characters living their ordinary lives are treated with humor and insight. I found this short novel very sweet and satisfying and will be recommending it to all my book loving friends. Thank you for the ARC!

A slow paced novella following a divorced couple on the weekend of their daughter's wedding.
Debbie and Kenneth are getting married in a small ceremony in the Baltimore area. Debbie's parents, Gail and Max are amicably divorced. When Max arrives to stay at Gail's house, with his cat (and Kenneth is highly allergic to cats), they end up spending the wedding weekend together.
Each chapter of the novella is one day of the weekend, the day before, of, and after the wedding. With the backdrop of their daughter's wedding, Gail and Max revisit their past.
A quick lay-on-the-couch weekend read. Worth a library check-out, but I would not purchase.

I received an advanced reader copy from Knopf via NetGalley.

Anne Tyler has done it again with <i>Three Days in June<i>, weaving her signature magic into everyday moments. In this novel, she takes what might seem like simple, mundane days and infuses them with depth, humor, and insight that only she can deliver. Tyler’s characters feel so real, their quirks and struggles resonating with such clarity, as she unfolds the story in her understated, yet spectacular way. Highly recommended for anyone who appreciates stories about real people and the quiet dramas of daily existence.

Thanks to NetGalley for the free kindle copy. My review is not influenced by the gesture. I love all Anne Tyler books :)


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Let me say upfront that I have probably read all Anne Tyler books and loved them. Unfortunately for me, it was an outlier. It wasn't bad, her writing is always subtle and poignant, but this one disappointed me.

I believe this is the first book I have read from this author. It was a very fast read and had an interesting storyline. A couples only daughter was getting married. The couple had divorced several years before and lived in different towns. The father came to the town where his daughter was living and getting married and ended up staying with his X-wife. The characters were believable. I will definitely read another book written by this author. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read an advanced copy for my honest review.

Thank you so much for the chance to read this spectacular book!
I absolutely LOVED it!!
I'm going to post it everywhere and highly recommend!
Thanks again!

4.5 stars

In THREE DAYS IN JUNE the reader is introduced to Gail Baines, a divorced woman whose daughter Debbie is getting married the following day. After being told by her boss she doesn’t have people skills, Gail abandons her job in the middle of the day. When she gets home, her ex-husband Max is on her doorstep with a cat, needing a place to stay since their daughter’s groom is allergic to cats.

When their daughter Debbie tells her parents a secret, it puts the wedding in jeopardy and brings up unresolved feelings in Gail.

I wholeheartedly enjoyed the character of Gail. She’s awkward, wanting to do the right thing even when she doesn’t know what that is, and is self-reliant. Her ex Max brings warmth and the right amount of bumbling behavior. While the reader doesn’t get to know Debbie as well as Gail and Max, you can see the various traits of her parents in her.

Like many of Tyler’s novels, there are keen observations, particularly from narrators who have had time to take in the world. There isn’t much plot here, so if you’re one who needs plot, you’ll want to stay away from this one. This is more of a character study that takes place the day before the wedding, the wedding day, and the day after the wedding. There was one character that I had hoped would stay on until the third day, but didn’t. However, I really liked how the novel wrapped up.

THREE DAYS IN JUNE publishes February 11, 2025.