The three days are the day before, of, and after the protagonist Gail's daughter's and only child's wedding. I've experienced these, too. So for me to have this author highlight the impact of these events in the quiet and real way that is the hallmark of her writing was an absolute pleasure. Anne Tyler masterfully writes about life in slices of everyday life. This book is genuine and ordinary. I say ordinary because most of our lives are ordinary; thankfully. I read the book in a sitting, engaged from the start to experience three common, although not ordinary, days in someone's life, common and important. After all, I'm only one of millions whose only daughter and child had a day before, of and after her wedding. And I'm only a bit older than the protagonist who deals with an ex, a job loss, and the wedding, in those three days. I was simply caught up in sharing the experience with Gail. Absolutely delightful

Gail is having a rough 3 days in June. She looses her job, her only daughter is getting married, and her ex-husband has just shown up on her door step with a cat in a carrier. As the story unfolds, you will have glimpses of her younger life and decisions that she has made that lead up to these three days. The book read smoothly, which is always a plus for me! Thank you to Net Galley for allowing me to read this book for my honest opinion.

Gail is an awkward sort of women.. no real social skills…, she learns of the loss of her position as second in command at the Aston School in Baltimore the same weekend as her daughter is getting married.
Also, her ex-husband comes to town, and ends up staying at her house which is fine because they’ve stayed friendly.
I really enjoyed how Tyler wrote about each character.. she really lets you feel what they are feeling!
This was a fun, sweet read!

Thank you to NetGalley and Knopf, Pantheon, Vintage, and Anchor for the Arc!

I love Anne Tyler. I've loved every single novel she wrote and this one is no exception. Her stories are often quiet and on the surface, about "nothing" but a slice of life. This one is no exception. It's about three days in Gail's life. We see her losing her job, we see her ex coming to stay with her and taking over her space and even bringing his cat along, we see her daughter preparing to get married and finding out things she didn't know. We see Gail hoping and wishing the best for her daughter and not knowing how to navigate any of this.

The thing about Tyler's novels is that they feel real and true and quiet in the best way. Her writing is beautiful to me and her characters are so real, they could easily jump out of the book. I love reading her stories. I love these slices of life. I love these people who are so flawed and yet try so hard.

with gratitude to Knopf and netgalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

Three Days in June is a quick, sweet read. Gail is a middle-aged woman whose daughter Debbie is getting married. The eponymous three days in June are the day before, of, and after Debbie’s wedding. We get little glimpses of Gail’s life, opinions, and relationships. Gail is delightful as a character: wry, direct, and “not good with people.” I found myself chuckling at a lot of the ways Gail described the world and the people around her. I thoroughly enjoyed the complex relationships, writing, and storyline. Recommended! Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Anne Tyler has been a favorite author of mine for many years due to her true-to-life portrayals of average families and their sometimes-quirky friends in the Baltimore area. I always have found her narratives to be easy, interesting and amusing reading with great character portrayals. In this book, she focusses on Gail Baines, her daughter Debbie who is about to marry Kenneth Bailey, and Max Baines, Gail’s ex-husband. Max is a very different character from Gail. and has not sought other than a succession of low-paying jobs. Specifically, three days are portrayed: Debbie’s “Day of Beauty” with the Baileys before the wedding, the wedding day itself, and the “Day After the Wedding.”

There is one sizeable “bump” caused by a story told by Kenneth’s sister the day before the wedding which is apparently resolved, enabling the wedding to go forward, as planned, and also slight drama during the wedding dinner itself. Overall, Gail and Max grow to understand each other a bit better during the three days. Gail even decides to adopt the rescue cat Max totes to her house when he comes to town for the wedding.

Although I enjoyed the book, I really considered it worth 3 1/2 stars. Somehow I just felt the plot was not quite interesting enough to warrant a higher rating. Still enjoyable, but it felt a bit flat to me.

It's just a snapshot—the life-changing scenes that happen daily or in a short period and change your trajectory. At first, it was mundane—an age/life hiccup that was sad and disappointing during a joyous celebration. The journey blooms and becomes enlightening without earth-shattering revelations, but just enough to keep you involved and empathetic. You wish the main character happiness and peace.

I know Anne Tyler is a very prolific writer but have only read one of her books (Saint Maybe). So I can't say if this is one of her best, or even one of her better novels. Regardless, I found Three Days in June to be an enjoyable read. I'm somewhat torn at describing the book as a slice-of-life story (even though it takes place over 3 days) as Anne managed to create a rich picture of a woman's regrets and reflections about her life in a relatively compact novel. The protagonist did remind me a bit of Olive Kitteridge, although in her older years as Gail is less judgemental.

I received a free copy of, Three Days in June, by Anne Tyler, from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Gail Baines is insufferable. Gail is the mother of the bride, Debbie, her ex husband Max is in town,and staying at her house for the wedding. I did not care for any of these characters. They were so selfish, and annoying.

I love Anne Tyler's writing, and "Three Days in June" is another masterpice featuring quirky but relatable characters and a simple but engaging storyline.

Set over three days -- the days before, during and after a wedding -- sixty-one-year-old Gail Baines hopes to succeed her boss as headmistress of the school where she works, but instead, she is given the pink slip because she is not a "people person" in a job where delicate social skills are a must. Not exactly perfect timing as Gail's only child, Debbie, is getting married the next day. When she gets home, her ex-husband, Max, shows up at her doorstep with a cat he is fostering and asks if he can stay at her house since Debbie's fiance is severely allergic to cats.

Gail and Max are true opposites -- she is a bit introverted and insecure, yet blunt; Max is easy-going and always sees the positive in people and situations. Later on in the novel, we find out exactly why they split up, but not before Debbie confides to her parents about an issue that could threaten her marriage to Kenneth.

There is so much to love about this book -- the relationships between Gail and Max, between Gail and Debbie, Max and Debbie, along with strains between the Baines and Kenneth's parents, who are much wealthier then them and seem to be more involved in the wedding plans than Gail is comfortable with (or jealous of).

Will the wedding go on as planned? Will Gail adopt the cat? Will Gail and Max reconcile? I eagerly kept reading because I was so involved in these characters and their journeys. The secondary characters -- Gail's mom, Kenneth, his parents (Sophie and Rupert) and their daughter, Elizabeth, are important to the story, but they in no way crowd the narrative.

Thank you to NetGalley and Knopf for the digital ARC; I really enjoyed this book.

I was excited to find Anne Tyler's latest novel available as Read Now on NetGalley. As a long time reader of her books, it did not disappoint. IN this slim novel, Tyler introduces us to Gail and her ex-husband Max, reunited over a three day weekend for their daughter Debbie's wedding in Baltmiore (of course!). Over the span of the weekend, as Debbie struggles through a problem with her fiance, we learn about Gail and Max's past and how their own marriage unraveled. In this book, I was strongly reminded of Elizabeth Strout - although very little "happens", I became very invested in these characters and their lives and found myself hopeful as I fininshed the book. I strongly recommend this book for Tyler fans and for readers who love novels with strong character development. Thank you for this advanced digital copy!

I very much enjoyed watching Gail come to terms with the loss of her old life and learn how to prodeed forward. A poignant, emotional, bright read!

Thank you so much NetGalley, Anne Tyler, and Knopf for this ARC. I read it all in one sitting and was just charmed by Gail and Max. The pair went through so many stages of life together - roommates, dating, marriage, parenthood, and divorce. They have, for the most part, overcome their struggles as they come together for the marriage of their only child, Debbie. Events that occur before and during the wedding push them to confront secrets, and their hopes for the future. Gail's outlook on life reminded me so much of Olive Kitteridge, which was an added bonus.

Short, sweet and a whole lot of joyful; this book captured my heart. The story follows Gail, the mother of the bride, for the weekend of her daughter's wedding. The day before, her ex husband Max, shows up at her front door unexpectedly and announces his stay with her for the duration. I love characters who radiate goodness and characters who act outside of their comfort zone. This winning combination is exactly what we get to see unfold with Max and Gail. Their hands off approach to their daughter's wedding was a bit bizarre but outside of that I couldn't help but smile. Oh my goodness, the ending...I swooned with delight. Three Days In June is feel good, hopeful and that little ray of sunshine we all crave after a gloomy day. I loved it!

Three days in June was different, I struggled at times reading this book. At times I could breeze through chapters and then other chapters were slow. I don't know I would recommend this book and I dislike saying that as someone else could truly enjoy it, it sadly wasn't me. I found it not my cup of tea and I normally like her books, something was just missing.

Gail's only daughter is getting married. The day before the wedding is not a good one for Gail. First she loses/quits her job, then some drama makes her concerned about her daughter's big day, and finally, her ex-husband shows up at her house because he cannot stay with anyone else due to the cat he has in tow.

Thank you Anne Tyler and Knopf for this eARC in exchange for a review. All thoughts here are mine and mine alone.

This was a delightful novella following only three days of Gail's life. It was well-executed and had a strong storyline even if it left the reader wanting more at the end. It felt very realistic and relatable in its dry humor and mishaps. The only thing I can critique it on is that I wanted more of the characters. More backstory, more thoughts, etc.

I definitely recommend this one as it is quick and enjoyable. It is a good story to curl up in a chair with and read in one sitting.

As the title suggests this book takes place over the space of three day’s leading up to a wedding. This is the first book I have read by Anne Tyler and I really enjoyed her writing. Thanks to Netgalley for this arc.

I love Anne Tyler books and her quirky, true to life characters. This book doesn’t fail. It has a nice, good ending. I recommend this book.

Although “Three Days In June” was the first book I read by Anne Tyler it won’t be the last. It was an easy, pleasant book that grabbed my attention on the first page.. The story is about a middle aged, divorced couple whose daughter , their only child, is about to get married. The mom is an introverted assistant headmaster who believes she is about to be fired. Her ex-husband shows up at her house unexpectedly and asks if he can stay with her for the weekend of their daughter’s wedding.. They are plain people who live a very modest lifestyle. They find out some disturbing news before the wedding which gives them food for thought.. I’m sure everyone has an opinion as to how to resolve this issue. For me there was a surprise ending!
Irene G

Three Days in June
This is the story of a divorced couple’s daughter getting married. The novel is definitely a quick and often funny read, I laughed out loud several times. It addresses trust issues, jealousy ( in laws) , love and marriage, divorce. I found the story often unbelievable, how little the bride’s mother was involved with the planning and details of the wedding, the father getting a suit on the morning of the wedding day, just to mention a few examples. The cat added to the humor of the story, but not to the point . Actually, what was the point?
Overall this was only a three star story for me.
I received a complimentary copy, opinions are my own.
Thanks NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the advanced copy.