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.

Lovely. Micro. Full circle. Mistakes. Forgiveness.

You can imagine but this book is like a lifetime lived in, you guessed it, three days. The whole span of rejection, unconditional love, shared history and realization was in this book.

The pace of the book was slow and steady. There were no overwhelming parts that were exciting. However, there were surprises, growth and beauty in the ordinary. Very poignant.

Advanced reader copy provided by Knopf and NetGalley but all opinions are my own.

Three Days In June introduces us to Gail Baines, a teacher who is in the midst of a career crisis. The timing isn’t the best though considering it also coincides with her daughter Debbie’s impending nuptials.

Only mere hours before the wedding Gail and her ex husband Max get word there might not be a wedding at all. As Gail navigates both professional and personal setbacks, she can’t help but to look back on her own life with a reflective lense. As the days pass, decisions will be made and change will be unavoidable. Can Gail get a second chance to make things right?

A true slice of life story, there’s nothing particularly engaging or intriguing about it with the possible exception of some relatable humor. In fact if I’m being honest, my favorite character was the cat that ultimately adopts Gail. I suppose the other plus though is that due to its short time frame, the story itself isn’t drawn out either. All things considered, Three Days in June is a palatable enough read, if not a particularly provocative one-thus causing this short read to fall a bit short.

I love a story that follows the characters over a super short period of time, and as the title says, this takes place over one weekend as Gail’s only daughter gets married. For such a seemingly simple story this packs quite a punch. It’s really just a slice of Gail’s life but its simplicity is where it shines and by the end I felt like I got done with a heartfelt conversation with the main character. If you like character driven contemporary fiction this was a delight and the narrator brought Gail to life in such a charming way.

Quite a different book for me. A lot of reading the thoughts of Gail, the main character. She comes off as so sure of herself, but makes a lot of mistakes along the way. Max, her ex and father of her daughter, comes off as not sure of himself and is the most likable one for me. Everything that is packed into the three days that is this book will make you lament on your own life and your decisions. I definitely held a special place for Max, to me, was the glue in this family, the least likely.

Three Days in June follows a socially awkward middle-aged mother named Gail, as she navigates the complexities surrounding her daughter Debbie's wedding. The narrative unfolds over a pivotal weekend, beginning with Gail unexpectedly losing her job. Complications arise when her ex-husband, Max, arrives unannounced, and Debbie reveals a secret about her fiancé that threatens the wedding plans, prompting Gail to reflect on her past and her own relationships.

Charming, witty, and quirky, Three Days in June is a delightful blend of humor and heart. As a middle-aged mother myself, I found parts incredibly relatable. I really enjoyed this novella and would absolutely recommend it.

Thank you to the publisher for my gifted ARC

This book takes place in three days; the day before Gail Simmons daughter’s wedding, the day of and the day after.
It is just her observation and how she navigates family with her ex husband, her daughter and her daughter’s husband and his family.
Tyler writes so effectively about the human experience, however, I thought that this book was just ok.
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC.

This was a brief but delightful novel. It takes place over the three days of the wedding weekend of a divorced couple's daughter. I was intrigued by the characters- Gail, her ex, Max, and daughter, Debbie- with all their quirks and idiosyncrasies. I particularly related to Gail -I am from her generation and also a bit of a perfectionist. I fell in love with Max and his sweet, slightly disheveled manner. Debbie is almost a minor character, but clearly the focal point of both parents.
Anne Tyler has a knack at creating characters that come to life on the pages and this book was not an exception. The story tugged on my heartstrings, and I felt simply happy as I finished reading.
I would recommend this book to fans of Anne Tyler. It is a short but emotional read about a family that, much like most, is not perfect but enough.
My thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this title.

This was a sweet story about forgiveness and peace. Sometimes the hardest part about forgiving is forgiving yourself.

Gail's daughter is getting married on Saturday. Gail's Friday gets off to a bad start with her leaving her job, maybe even permanently. Gail arrives home to find her ex-husband is planning to stay with her and he has brought an elderly cat. Quite a bit happens for Gail in the three days of Debbie's wedding. She is faced with some harsh realities about herself.

As Gail prepares for Debbie's wedding, Debbie receives some news about her husband to be Kenneth. Gail tries to offer support and advice to Debbie, but Debbie isn't willing to listen or take the advice. In this Gail struggles. Max, Gail's ex actually helps Gail come to terms with this and maybe even helps her to forgive herself for the role she took in their divorce.

I would recommend this book to my friends. It isn't very long but it does have an impact.

Thank you to NetGalley and Knopf, Pantheon, Vintage, and Anchor for the ARC of this ebook. All opinions expressed are my own.

Anne Tyler has this amazing ability to take the everyday, the seemingly boring parts of life, and turn them into something special and insightful. In this book, she does just that, focusing on three days in June—specifically, the day before, the day of, and the day after Gail’s daughter’s wedding. Although this story is short, we get to understand a lot about Gail’s and her past to better understand who she is now and what’s led her to this point in her life.

The story is filled with wisdom and humor, and there’s no big mystery or dramatic plot twists—just a beautifully observed look at life in all its simple, ordinary glory. Even though it’s about the small moments, it’s very captivating. A total joy to read!

Big thanks to Knopf and NetGalley for my ARC in exchange for an honest (mostly*) unbiased review.

*Anne Tyler can do no wrong in my view. I LOVE ALL HER BOOKS!