Thank you NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review. Like the title states, this is a book in three parts; the day before the daughter's wedding, the day of the wedding and the day after. It's charming in the details of the mundaneness of life. The things we stress about, the relationships between parents and spouses and ex boyfriends. I enjoyed this book, but I don't think it will stick with me. I loved the part about the cat.

What a lovely little (176 pages!) story!! It all takes place in three days, but that’s all you need to feel emotional about the characters - I wanted to shake one of them and hug another one - such beautiful character development. The reader is left with a couple of choices at the end, both leaving you with with good “feels” and a smile on your face!

I was lucky enough to get an ARC from NetGalley. Thank you SO much!!

Anne Tyler is always a favorite author of mine, and this book did not disappoint. Her portrayal of the lives and thoughts of her main characters are spot on with contemporary life, and the struggles of living a life that doesn't always go the way one expects or wants. The challenges of being a mother, especially the mother of a grown daughter who is getting married, hits a chord with anyone who has experienced the dilemma of how much to intervene in their lives. This book is a great escape into contemporary fiction, depicting age-old issues.

What a sweet book this is. The story of a family and what happened to them as their daughter marries. It is a love story. Good read.

This was a quick, beautiful read. It's been a long time since I read a novel by Anne Tyler, but I thoroughly enjoyed this story of the three days surrounding Gail's daughter's wedding. Her characters are flawed and imperfect (and so relatable) quietly living their lives and making choices that shape their long-term happiness.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

This is my favorite novel of the year.
It was everything I want a book to be:
Emotionally satisfying;
Relatable characters;
Well written and well paced.

Bravo! Anne Tyler.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this book.

I had been reading blurbs about this book so when it came up on NetGalley, I had to read it!

Wow! It is a great read. It is not my typical read, but I absolutely loved it and can safely recommend.

Highly recommend.

If you loved Olive Kitridge then you will love the narrator of this book. That’s one of those stories that I couldn’t stop reading. Read it in one day. And Tyler never fails to tell a great story.

Gail is at a major crossroad of the her life. She has just been replaced at work with a younger administrator, she is divorced and has no prospects, and her only daughter is getting married the next day. The morning of the wedding who shows up but her ex husband with a rescued cat. This sends Gail down the road of memories and good and bad decisions. A fun quick read that exams choices and regrets and also teaches it’s never to late to right wrongs and be happy again.

Anne Tyler knows the human heart and its foibles. Her books are understated masterpieces that show us the complexity of relationships, the ways in which we limit ourselves, and the pain and goodness of being alive. The plots are simple and the writing seems so straightforward yet it's expertly wrought. She is a joy to read.

While it's true that Tyler can do no wrong in my eyes, I can objectively say (ahem) that Three Days in June is perfection.

A very short novel by Anne Tyler. The story revolves around Gail Baines and her ex husband, Max during the day leading up to and including the days after their daughter, Debbie’s wedding. I enjoyed the book, but couldn’t really get too attached to any of the characters. I thought the ending was somewhat predictable.

If I could have any author write my bio, I would choose Anne Tyler, and here’s why: with every novel she writes, she displays a deep, abiding love for her flawed and imperfect characters. Through all of them, she chronicles the hopes, dreams, foibles, and secrets of her stumbling middle-class characters. Three Days in June is no exception; once again, Anne Tyler has mastered the art of the everyday.

When we first meet Gail Baines, we are led to believe she is a socially awkward, not particularly likable character. She is 61 years old, about to lose her job because she’s just not a “people person,” and her daughter, Debbie, is about to get married. Amid this, her ex-husband, Max, shows up at her doorstep with a cat (to which her soon-to-be son-in-law is allergic) and needs a place to stay.

When a secret emerges that makes Debbie question whether she can go through with her imminent marriage, it opens an opportunity for Gail to question herself. Is absolute certitude a gift or a curse? Is it a good thing or a bad thing to try out various random ideas and give up if they don’t work out? Shouldn’t life be about taking chances – just a little?

In so many ways, Gail Baines is everyone. She is all of us, yearning for closeness but unable to get out of her own way as she strives to get things right with her daughter and ex-husband. She can barely figure out how to navigate a relationship with the cat! Funny and wise, poignant and empathetic, Three Days in June is another gem from a writer who feels like an old friend. Thank you, thank you, thank you to Knopf and NetGalley for enabling me to be an early reader in exchange for an honest review. Anne Tyler fans, you will not be disappointed!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC of this ebook.

I thoroughly enjoyed this quick, short read by Anne Tyler. This was my first Anne Tyler novel and I plan to explore more of her novels in the future. Ms. Tyler does a wonderful job of making her characters believable and relatable. I was instantly engaged with the quirky main character the moment that I started the book. This story takes place during a 3 day period and revolves around the wedding of the main character's daughter. If you enjoy stories that are lighthearted, but deal with the everyday issues of ordinary people, I think that you will enjoy this novel.

This book was not my favorite. It seemed slow with not a lot to keep me engaged. I did enjoy the ending.

Anne Tyler is a good writer and clearly emphatic towards her characters. This book (really a novella) takes place across 3 days in June and centers around the marriage of Gail Baines daughter. Gail may have just lost her job when her ex-husband shows up at her doorstep with a cat, to stay over the weekend for their daughter's wedding. A bad thing about the daughter's husband is revealed. The wedding goes ahead. No more spoilers.
The book is light-weight. This would not be my first or even my 3rd recommendation for someone starting out on Anne Tyler. Her last book, French Braid was much better and her back-list has truly wonderful novels.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I am such a huge Anne Tyler fan! This book was right up my alley. I devoured it in 24 hours. There are no zombies, no war stories, no giant athletic feats, or even huge emotional development. Just everyday flawed people living their quiet lives making decisions that directly affect their long term happiness. No preaching, but a lot of showing. Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Three Days in June is quintessential Anne Tyler—a beautifully crafted, intimate look at the small but pivotal moments in ordinary lives that somehow feel extraordinary. In this quick, cozy read, Tyler introduces us to Gail Baines, who is navigating a whirlwind weekend filled with personal crises and unexpected guests. As her daughter Debbie's wedding approaches, Gail juggles a work crisis, her ex-husband Max reappearing at her doorstep (foster cat in tow), and the strain of feeling disconnected from the pre-wedding excitement.

Tyler’s prose is sharp and insightful in this cozy read, capturing the subtle, sometimes awkward dynamics of family life. Through Gail's journey, we see a delicate exploration of her past decisions, her evolving relationships, and her contemplation of what the future might hold.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing an ARC of this novel in exchange for my honest review.

What a joy! How does Anne Tyler do it? Her characters are so ordinary and so complicated at the same time. The main character, Gail, was just told she has no people skills at the age of 61! This as she launches into a weekend with her daughter getting married to a meh sort of guy. The long weekend of the wedding gives Gail the opportunity to consider her life and the choices she has made. Her exhusband appears as does the man she was dating when she met the husband 40 years before. It was a fast read and just excellent - makes you think about the important things in life. Thank you to NetGalley for an advanced copy. Much appreciated!

Three Days in June by Anne Tyler ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 1/2

Knopf
Pub Date: 2-11-25

Thank you @netgalley and @aaknopf for this eARC.

A story told in three parts, over three days. Gail and Max are preparing for their daughter's wedding. Amicably divorced, Max - and the cat he is fostering - stay in Gail's guest room over this three day period.

Part Three is the heart of the story. What happened to end their marriage and what does the future hold for Gail and Max?

My first Anne Tyler, this was a quick and enjoyable read at under 200 pages. Easy to read in one sitting on a relaxing weekend.

"What was I supposed to do with the rest of my life? I’m too young for this, I thought. Not too old, as you might expect, but too young, too inept, too uninformed. How come there weren’t any grownups around? Why did everyone just assume I knew what I was doing?'

#threedaysinjune #annetyler #aborzoibook #netgalley

When's the last time you read a book from start to finish without putting it down?

And then gave 5 stars??

Thank you, @netgalley , for the eARC of Three Days in June & the best reading experience I've had in quite some time! There I was, climbing into bed to dutifully return to my Icelandic albatross, Independent People, (sorry, Deirdre!) when I decided to just *peek* at the new Anne Tyler. Just a Quick Look.

A few hours later, smiling & teary, I laid down my kindle with a sigh of complete & total satisfaction.

I don't know where you stand with Anne Tyler. I worshipped her back in the day, in the Breathing Lessons & Accidental Tourist & The Amateur Marriage & Digging to America era. She's continued to write her Baltimore tales of quirkily engaging people all these years since, and I have read and enjoyed most all of them. They had become a bit too familiar, though. Nothing surprising, like comfort food or a favorite, much-viewed movie.

This slim little story, only 176 pages & set during a 3-day time period, hit different. Oh, it's still vintage Tyler: bittersweet, slightly peculiar but relatable characters, real-life situations, heartfelt, human nature on full display. But it also reminded me of the work of a beloved author, Elizabeth Strout, for two reasons. First, so much said in so few pages. Essentially the story of a marriage & a family, encapsulated in a wedding weekend as experienced by Gail Banes, mother of the bride. And second, Gail herself, prickly & awkward, unfiltered & endearing, reminded me of Strout's marvelous creation, Olive Kittridge, in all the best ways.

Three Days explores a lot. How do we forgive ourselves for our mistakes? Why do we, to our detriment, slip back into old, familiar patterns of behavior, worries, disappointments? Is it possible to rewire, start again, take risks in the second chapter of our lives?

The book has no cliches but let me end on a few: I smiled, I laughed, I pondered, I cried. What more do you need from a reading experience?

This one publishes Feb 11 of next year & you're gonna want it!