This was a beautifully written quirky book by a new to me author.
The characters were well written. The book had clean humor, older characters and a curious foster cat. The book takes place around 3 days of an impending wedding and the family dynamics that come into play. The mc Gail is so giving of herself and finds herself at a crossroads that may lead to new paths.
I really enjoyed reading a clean book but would not have minded reading more of the story. I think it lends itself to having a story told beyond the 3 days.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for giving me a digital ARC to read and review. All opinions are my own and freely given.

To be released in early 2025.

Three days in the life of boring Gail. Her daughter’s getting married and the occasion has her rethinking her life. Her ex shows up and brings all her mistakes to bear. I don’t know what all the hyped Anne Tyler is based on this novel, it was mediocre at best.

I was given the opportunity to read a ARC of this book. Unfortunately, I did not care for this book. I did not feel engaged or invested in the characters.

Anne Tyler is a master storyteller and her. latest work is no exception.

Gail's only child, her daughter Debbie, is getting married and abruptly losing her job at this time is not something Gail expected.

Stung from her employer's remarks suggesting she is socially awkward and not a "people" person, Gail wonders if that is why the mother of the groom has not invited her to the designated spa day with the bridal party and why she feels like an outsider in the wedding plans of her daughter.

As Gail struggles with feelings of inadequacy, the arrival of her ex-husband, Max-who decides to crash at her place without previously asking-and the revelation of a secret about the groom that Debbie shares with her the day before the wedding adds further complications. Gail is prompted to examine her own feelings about love and marriage while reckoning with the missteps she has made along the way.

Tyler creates honest, relatable characters and captures so beautifully the nuances in relationships especially between divorced parents and mothers and daughters. She does an excellent job examining the reflection that comes with mid-life, looking back at your romantic journey and the choices that you have made that have shaped your life. Three Days in June felt like a long phone conversation with a good friend that I haven't talked to in awhile. I highly recommend this novel.

This was my first time reading a book by Anne Tyler and I look forward to reading more of her work! The story takes place over the course of a weekend when the main characters’ daughter is to be married. An easy read without being too simplistic. Such a lovely story that I think a lot of people, especially middle-aged women, can relate to.

Anne Tyler is a no brainer. She writes life stories about regular people so well and this was no different. As the title says it takes place over three days, mainly about Gail's daughter's wedding. But the day before Gail finds out that her boss is edging her out of her position and her ex husband Max shows up with a cat because he was supposed to stay with their daughter but the daughter's fiancé is allergic to cats so Max is to stay with Gail. They are amicable enough but as you can imagine there are a lot of feelings about their only daughter getting married. Tyler has a knack for capturing true characters that are likable despite their flaws. This was a very quick read but so very good, if you like a throw back to a solid well written story.

Really interesting way of writing. It was very enjoyable. I find myself wanting to know what happens after!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this arc in exchange for an honest review!

I was excited for a chance to read and review “Three Days in June” by Anne Tyler.

Here, the focus is on mother of the bride, Gail Barnes, and three days—the day before the wedding, the day off, and the day afterwards. That first day is not a good day for Gail where she faces being terminated from her position to having to allow her ex-husband (and cat) to stay with her. And if that is not bad enough, her daughter confides a secret to Gail, which brings back painful flashbacks. Can Gail move forward even if it means doing something different?

Anne Tyler is brilliant at creating remarkable characters and putting them in ordinary situations where they shine brilliantly. This is a short read but it is still affecting and memorable. Fans of Anne Tyler and new readers will not be disappointed.

Four stars and a half stars.

My thanks to the author, the publisher, and NetGalley for this great read.

Wow Wow Wow - I was not sure what to expect as I have not read any previous works by Anne Tyler - but this book is magic. I want to jump into the pages and just give Gail a hug. The writing of this story was warm and capturing, and you felt what the characters felt.

The story of love. I just love how these characters came back to each other. It shows us that our stories are over after they fail. Sometime we just have to step away and then take a second look at what we really want. A super quick fun read.

This book rivals "The Accidental Tourist" for being one of Tyler's finest novels. Intricate depiction of main characters with actions, not "tells". The book spans 30+ years in the three days of the daughter's wedding, an interwoven story line which only the best authors can do. The reader gets to know Gail and her ex-husband Max intimately and cares what happens to them. Lots to discuss in a book club. Loved this book, will read again. One of my favorite authors and one of the best writers.
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This was a delightful read covering a wedding over a three day period. The emotions during an event like this are complicated and the author did a really nice job of giving everyone their own point of view. So often a story is slanted towards individual characters but I found that each had their legitimate feelings and concerns addressed allowing the reader to come to their own conclusions. I really love a book where the author lets me decide how to feel. Dealing with future in jaws, ex husbands , the bride and groom themselves, family and friends can be a minefield during these emotional events and I enjoyed navigating myself thru the event. Highly recommend

Three Days in June is a laugh-out-loud novel by Anne Tyler about relationships, couples, and family dynamics. Tyler writes from the perspective of Gail Baines, a very relatable senior with a deadpan personality.

Gail’s life is a mess. In just three days, she quits her job, her daughter is getting married, and her ex-husband shows up with a cat, planning to stay with her. Her daughter Debbie doesn’t even invite Gail to a special pre-wedding girls’ spa day. When Debbie reveals a secret before the wedding to her parents, Gail hints at a bigger secret she’s kept all these years.

I love Tyler’s books that poke fun at familiar subjects, such as weddings, in-laws, and difficult relationships. Three Days in June is an enjoyable, entertaining, and quick read. I thank NetGalley for allowing me to read and review Three Days in June. #NetGalley #Three Days in June #Womensfiction

It’s been a while since I’ve read an Anne Tyler novel, and her writing is funnier than I remembered.

In this short novel, Gail starts her day losing her job as a school administrator. It’s the weekend of her daughter’s wedding, and she comes home to find her ex-husband waiting for her. He couldn’t stay where he intended to because he has a cat that he’s sure Gail will want to rescue. She wants neither a cat nor her ex-husband.

The novel covers the day of the wedding and the day after. I really liked Gail, who is 61 and socially awkward in a lot of ways. Her observations made me chuckle. The last few lines brought tears.

NetGalley provided an advance copy of this novel, which RELEASES FEBRUARY 11, 2025.

4.5 stars 🌟 At a recent author event, I asked Liane Moriarty, who some of her go-to authors are when she reads. She mentioned Anne Tyler twice during her response. When I saw that Anne Tyler had a new book coming out, I didn't hesitate to request an advance reader's copy. Three Days in June centers around Gail, whose only child Debbie is getting married and takes place over her wedding weekend. It focuses on Gail, her daughter, her mother, and her ex-husband. There is a misunderstanding between the bride and groom, which brings Gail's past to the surface as she comes to realizations that shape her future. The book is such a treat, and Tyler makes you feel that you are reading about dear friends and tells a beautiful story with incredibly crafted characters, witty and insightful prose, and extraordinary insight into human nature. I loved this book and am in awe of how she made me so invested in the story and characters in under 200 pages. Many thanks to NetGalley, Knopf, and Anne Tyler for an advance reader's copy in exchange for my honest review.

I really enjoyed this book. It follows Gail as she participates in the wedding ceremony of her only daughter, Debbie. Her ex husband (Max) arrives at her door with a foster cat and he's impossible not to love.

I found Gail to be a very relatable character. I loved her relationship with her mother, and the banter with her ex husband Max.
This is a character driven story, not a lot happens, but I was completely fine with that. I loved the back story of Gail and Max and their choices that caused a ripple affect.
I'm left wondering how Debbie and Kenneth's marriage will do. And I love the hope that we see for Gail. I want her to find happiness.

I unfortunately did not love this book. I did see it had an overall rating of over four stars when I downloaded it, but it wasn’t for me.

Gail’s daughter Debbie is getting married to Kenneth. Gail’s ex-husband Max is also in town and ends up staying with Gail the wedding. Debbie runs to her parents regarding a cheating scandal, but will it be resolved? Will they get married?

I struggled to even write this review, it was just boring and plain. Almost a DNF for me.

Three Days in June is a sharp, laugh-out-loud ride through family drama and second chances. Gail, an awkwardly endearing mom facing a job loss and the unwelcome return of her ex, gets blindsided when her daughter drops a game-changing secret. Anne Taylor nails the perfect mix of wit and heart, capturing the chaos and beauty of family with unforgettable style. This is one story you won’t shake off anytime soon.

Another gem from Anne Tyler,, a master at creating everyday, imperfect characters who the reader roots for despite their often self-created life challenges. That is certainly the case in this short but so sweet tale that centers on Gail, mother of the bride, on the day before, during, and after her only daughter Debbie's wedding

Gail initially isn't the most likable character. When we are introduced to her, we learn she has been passed over for a promotion in a private school due to her lack of people skills. Her socially awkward ways pervade her everyday life. Over the course of three days, we learn of her marriage and ultimate divorce from Max, who shows up at her door with a foster cat to jointly support "and give away" their daughter at the wedding.

As Gail reflects on her past, and how she came to be in her present circumstances, she is forced to look at her future with heightened clarity.. In finally owning her prior mistakes, she can stake a claim to a future with just a bit more happiness than she ever anticipated.

Within this short novel of less than 200 pages are on-point, wise insights into human nature. We are along for the ride in this multigenerational cast of characters who confront their own tests of loyalty, love and what it means to be family, Gail - mother, daughter, wife, ex-wife and mother of the bride - is both odd and yet oddly so relatable. I couldn't help but finish the final pages and spontaneously smile.

Simply perfect. A five star joy to read. Thank you to NetGalley and Knopf for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.

I will read anything Anne Tyler writes, but this one was one of my absolute favorites of all of her novels. Gail Banes is such a relatable and likable yet quirky and unusual heroine/protagonist and I truly could not put the novel down once I started it; that's how engaged I was with her trials and tribulations. This book is bittersweet, heartwarming, intelligent and just so special. I will highly recommend.