This book is a delight. Taking place over three, day—the day before, the day of, and the day after her daughter’s wedding, the protagonist, Gail, suddenly sees her ex husband inviting himself to stay with her for the big event. They squabble but also connect in a way they haven’t in a long time.

Anne Tyler reflects upon the instances of life that make it all worth it. Readers can easily see themselves in the characters of this book and that makes the reading experience so much more meaningful.

It's a nice story, but isn't all that intriguing. Typical character relationships between mother and daughter, and father and daughter, but half way through I found myself thinking, "where is this going, and what is it about?" The husband/father was a total appeaser, which did not seem very realistic, but it did have a "happy ever after" sort of ending. Just a nice story, nothing exciting or memorable.

Another delightful book by Anne Tyler. I’m pretty sure she’s incapable of writing a bad book!

Gail is a fantastic character and I enjoyed all of her cringeworthy encounters with other characters in the book. If you’ve ever felt even slightly socially awkward, read this book as Gail will certainly make you feel better about yourself.

Three Days in June by Anne Tyler is a compelling and insightful exploration of the complexities of family dynamics and personal introspection. Tyler’s rich character development and finely tuned narrative capture the subtle tensions and deep emotional currents that define human relationships. The novel’s focus on a transformative, short-lived period in time allows for a poignant examination of change and self-awareness. While the pacing occasionally slows, the depth of the story makes it a rewarding read.

Anne Tyler has a gift for turning the ordinary into something quietly profound, and Three Days in June is no exception. Set over the course of a wedding weekend, the novel explores love, family, and the unpredictable nature of relationships through the lens of Gail Baines, a woman navigating job loss, an unexpected visit from her ex-husband, and her daughter's looming marital crisis—all in the span of three eventful days.
Tyler's storytelling is as deft and insightful as ever, weaving past and present together as Gail reflects on her marriage to Max, the father of the bride.
Though long divorced, their shared history lingers in familiar jokes, old resentments, and the unspoken understanding that comes from years of knowing someone deeply. As their daughter Debbie faces a difficult revelation on the eve of her wedding, Gail and Max find themselves disagreeing-not just about what's best for Debbie, but also about the meaning of happiness itself.
Written entirely from Gail's perspective, the novel captures the subtle tensions and miscommunications that shape family life. Tyler's signature wit shines through as Gail stumbles through interactions with her daughter, the in-laws, and Max, often missing the full picture of what's unfolding around her. There's a quiet humor in her unobservant nature, a bittersweet recognition of how life changes in ways we don't always anticipate.
Three Days In June is classic Anne Tyler - warm, wry nd deeply human. A beautifully observed portrait of love in its many forms, it's a novel to be savored in a single afternoon, preferably on a sun-dappled June day.

This was the first book I’ve read by Anne Tyler, and I really don’t know why that is, but I’m glad I’ve been introduced to her work, even at this late date. Some of her sentences were especially poignant for me.

Gail and Max Baines were married for a number of years and then they divorced after Gail had an affair with a fellow teacher. Gail initiated the divorce proceedings. Now they are together for their only daughter’s wedding.

I really enjoyed the way Anne Tyler gave us views of what Gail Baines was thinking. The book started off with her losing her job (questionably?) due to lack of “people skills.”

As the story goes on, we get an idea of Gail’s personality, her my-way-or-the-highway outlook on life, and her relationship with Max, who has come to stay with her for the wedding since he lives out of town. Gail’s realizations about how things were and are between them are some of the best parts.

The three days are the day of the rehearsal, the wedding day, and the day after, and there’s a lot packed into those days. I was kind of holding my breath on the third day, and I loved the way the writer conveyed the characters’ desire for it to last longer.

This one is special! Five stars!
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I received a copy of the digital ARC via NetGalley. My review is voluntary.

Three Days in June is a quick, short read filled with all the emotional a mother goes through seeing her child married. It was romantic and relatable.. It’s a great way to pass an afternoon and I love the ending!

This was a great little slice of life book. Just a peek into a persnickety woman’s life. I liked the setting and I wish the restaurant they went to in the end was real.

I don’t think this is a book for those who want action or a lot of a plot but I enjoyed it was a character study.

The thing I love about Anne Tyler books is that they are just so believable. If characters aren't particularly like me, they remind me of people I know. Characters do things I'd probably do and if they do things I wouldn't, I absolutely believe some people in the real world would. This was another little gem of a book.
The title is accurate. It takes place over three days in the life of a sixty-year-old woman. In addition to her daughter's wedding, she'll deal with her job, her mother, a couple of ex's, and a cat. Plus some interior stuff, which is really the heart of the novel. Really enjoyed this one.

Absolutely amazing read, love it from the first to the last page. I would highly recommend the read to anyone.

This was a quick read. Gail loses her job, and her ex-husband shows up with a foster cat and needs a place to stay….all the day before her daughter’s wedding. Debbie learns something about her soon to be husband that brings up the past for her parents. Gail and Max try to navigate how to help Debbie together while tip toeing around their own issues from the past. This book really shows family dynamics and relationships and has a lot of depth for a shorter novel. I really related to Gail’s character, all of them really. It was heartfelt and real.

This is a fun little family drama that kept me engaged the entire time. This would be perfect listen/read for a longer trip in the car….I think the audiobook is about 4 hours.

Bottom Line: Read it!

**I received a copy of Three Days in June from Netgalley and am leaving this review voluntarily. All opinions are my own. **

Thank you NetGalley for allowing me to receive this book for an honest review.

I have never read any of Anne Tyler's books and looked forward to this one and also it was a novella.

I found that I was able to relate to the characters and I love the humor in the book. Since it was a novella it was a short book and found myself wanting more. I hope that this is not the last time we will read about Gail and Max!

Three Days in June was such a sweet love story. I loved Max and Gail's friendship, the ups and downs of their love, and quiet loyalty they each felt to the other. While I usually don't like stories that involve cheating, I thought this was really well done. It was more about Gail finding herself, then it was a symptom of their marriage. Their story felts so real, honest, and vulnerable. I also loved all of the amazing side characters - Gail's mom, Deb, We need more stories about women in their 60s. This novel perfectly captures the complicated relationships with spouses, children, and partners that women have to navigate at this age. I loved this novel so much and can't wait to read more Anne Tyler.

Thank you to NetGalley and Knopf for the eARC.

Wow! I loved this book! Gail is such a believable and relatable character-I completely understood and felt all her emotions as she dealt with her daughter's wedding, job problems and the appearance of her ex-husband over the course of three days. Anne Tyler writes in such a charming and humourous style. I just wish the book was longer so I could have kept reading it. I would love a sequel to know what happens with Gail and Max!

Three Days in June follows Gail Baines across three days of wedding preparations for her daughter that quickly descend into chaos as she loses her job, her ex-husband shows up at her doorstep carrying a cat, and her daughter comes calling with a newly-learned secret about her groom.

This was my first Anne Tyler book, and I will definitely be reading more. It’s a novella, but it is a perfect example of how you don’t need a ton of pages to convey a ton of information. Tyler uses dialogue and characterization so effectively to build back story and you get a real sense of relationship between the characters so quickly. There’s also a lot of wit and humor in the dialogue without being overdone. I felt like the characters were quirky, but still realistic and lively.

I really haven’t been this invested in characters, or had this much fun while reading, in a long while. I don’t have any critiques.

I’d recommend this for fans of relationship fiction and character-driven stories.

*Thank you to NetGalley and Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group for providing a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review!*

Three Days in June by Anne Tyler is a novella about a mother dealing with all kinds of emotions and memories as her daughter prepares to get married.

Three Days in June is short—less than 200 pages—so you can breeze right through it. Now that the days are lighter and the weather is warming up, this is a great novel to pick up for springtime reading.

But even though it’s short, it packs a lot into the story, and we really get to know the protagonist on a deeper level too. It’s a look into marriage, motherhood, identity and more.

Highly recommend!

I hadn't ever read anything by Anne Tyler before, and after reading this, I plan on trying some more. The story was simple, short, and sweet. The writing was beautiful, and the characters were flawed but endearing. I enjoyed this one very much!

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are my own.

I eagerly await the new books by Anne Tyler. She’s done it again with “Three Days in June”.
The quirky characters feel as though you know them through and through. I loved the beginning, middle and ending!

2.5 stars
This was not a great read for me. The story dragged and was super boring at some points. All the characters were incredibly unlikeable, which made me not really care what happened at the end of the book.

Thank you, NetGalley, for an e-ARC of Three Days in June by Anne Tyler.
Three Days in June is a slice of life story about Gail Baines who is having a rough time in life. This book is not a page-turner or a suspenseful read, but Anne Tyler creates a story that is emotional, light-hearted, and easy to read.