3,25 out of 5. This book is one that is beautifully written but that ended up being somewhat boring to me. The concept is cool, and the setting of the family stress of three days of a wedding weekend does lend itself for some interesting meditations on family dynamics. My issue was that I was bored and didn't really care that much about any of the family members to get thoroughly invested. A nice but not great story. I actually still don't know whether I liked the ending or not. Take that for what you want, at least it might be controversial. I don't know if it was perfect, simplistic or very anti feminine.

Even though this is a short book it was moving story! “Three Days in June” takes place before, during and after the weeding of Gail’s Daughter. Unexpectedly Gails ex-husband, has to stay with her for the wedding. This weekend has Gail examining her all parts of her life.

The characters are ordinary people reflecting back on life. They are so well crafted and witty; they feel more than ordinary. I also really enjoy the quirkiness in the characters. Tyler did a great job of with integrating Gail’s past with the current story.

I would have to say my favorite part about this book are the themes. This book does a great job exploring the commitment of marriage and the role forgiveness and truth plays in it.

Overall this was an amazing story and the ending had me swooning😊

Thank you NetGalley for the advance e-copy!

This short (under 200 pages) novella is a master class in writing a story using only the words that are necessary; no more, no less. From the outside, it seems as though Gail is not doing very well. She learns that the job she expected to move into when her boss retired will not be hers. Her daughter is getting married, but she knows the fiancée has been unfaithful. And to cap it all off, her ex arrives for the wedding bringing a cat and expects to stay with her, over the course of three days, Gail takes advantage of her usual outsider position in the family to observe how her relatives and her daughter’s friends deal with their own issues.

Because it’s in Gail’s nature to keep her emotions hidden, the reader isn’t always privy to what she’s thinking. The end of the book, although logical in most of our universes, seems out of character for Gail, until we realize that the author has led us logically to this point.

A very easy and entertaining read, if not totally engrossing. Thank you to Knopf and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this eARC in exchange for my honest review.

Candidly, I was simply bored by this book. I love a good character driven book and yet this one just sat still. I never felt like I got a good handle on the female lead character, tho the final 30% did pick up the development. Ultimately, I didn’t find Gail funny, as many others have, nor did it speak to me even as a reader of a ‘certain age.’ And the ending was exactly what I hoped did not happen, as it felt too safe and pat. Millions of readers have loved this author, and many love this book - however, it just was not for me.

Three Days in June is a quick, engaging book that packs a big punch. I flew through this book but there was so much story, plot, character and emotion on every page that it felt like a full novel. The characters were funny, quirky, real, flawed and lovable. The story took place over three monumental but also very normal days. It was witty and fun while also being emotional & heavy. Thoroughly enjoyed!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an advance copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are mine alone.

I've been reading Tyler for many, many years, only skipping a few that didn't draw me in. This novella(200 pages) is classic Tyler that I love so much. Quirky, but realistic characters and a fast moving plot - all the action happens over the period of three days. Prickly Gail is the narrator. She is assistant director at a private school, divorced from Max and mother of Debbie , who's getting married. Gail's job is on the line, her ex shows up at the front door to stay with her for the wedding weekend bearing a cat and to add to that she hears upsetting news about her soon-to-be son-in-law. Lots of humor with underlying thoughts on marriage and living the life you choose. It's a true gem! Thanks to NetGalley and Knnopf Doubleday for the ARC.

Thank you NetGalley for this ARC.

This novel focuses on Gail, who has just quit her job after being passed by for a promotion. Gail is also feeling really left out of being able to assist her daughter’s wedding planning. This novel is a short novel that focuses on primarily three days in June surrounding Gail‘s daughters wedding, and the emotions that go with that Gail does not feel fully welcomed into the process and really has struggled emotionally throughout.

This will definitely be a read that many will love, especially if they have ever felt similar or can relate to Gail in anyway.

United States Publication: February 11, 2025

Thank you to NetGalley and Knopf for this advanced reader's copy. In exchange, I am providing an honest review.

Gail Baines is in flux. Her career may or may not be over, her daughter is getting married, and her ex-husband has just shown up at her front door with a cat. Over the next 72 hours, Gail will ride a roller coaster of emotions as she filters through past memories and looks forward to what life might look like once she's a mother-in-law.

Honestly? That's it. And I'm baffled at the high rating this title is getting. I'm assuming part of the high rating is just the love people have for Anne Tyler and her writing. A few of her titles are on my TBR, but this is the first title I've ever read. I wasn't wowed. I was bored, and Gail Baines is not a sympathetic character. She annoyed the hell out of me. I kept reading, thinking it would turn a corner and get interesting, but it never did. I read the last word and felt like it was a waste of my reading time. *shrug*

Gail is having a rough day. It’s the day before her daughter, Debbie, is to be married and she learns that the wedding party is having a Day of Beauty at a spa and she wasn’t invited. Gail is employed as the assistant headmistress at the school where she works and is told that she is being replaced. When she arrives at her home, her ex-husband shows up needing a place to stay until after the wedding.
The day before, day of and day after the wedding is mixed with humor, a secret and decisions.

Thank you NetGalley and Knoft Publishing

I have read and enjoyed many of Anne Tyler’s previous novels, so I was eager to read an ARC copy of her soon-to-be-released novel Three Days in June, to be published in early February 2025.

I found this newest offering by Tyler immediately engaging and highly readable. Although quite short (less than 200 pages), I found the novel(la) complete. As is typical with Tyler’s novels, the plot is secondary to the characters, and Three Days in June is no exception. The slightly-quirky characters are well-developed, gradually unfolding over the course of the novel. Tyler reveals character backstories with perfect pacing, slowly unveiling her characters’ motivations and actions.

Primary themes: Family dynamics, coming to terms with an evolving self, acceptance of life as it IS, compromise

Thank you to NetGalley and Knopf, Pantheon, Vintage, and Anchor for providing an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. The book will be published on February 11, 2025.

4 stars.

This book felt like sitting on the back porch with your childhood friend’s mom, listening while she catches you up on all the latest. It’s a story of life at its most ordinary, yet still easy to get lost in. Will definitely be reading more by Anne Tyler.

This gem is told over the course of three days. Gail's daughter is getting married tomorrow and she has too much to think about. Her day gets off to a very rocky start when she learns that her boss is retiring and they not only don't want her to fill the spot but want to bring in someone completely unrelated to the school who wants to bring their own assistant for her slot. She leaves work in a huff, only to get home and discover that her ex-husband and his foster cat have decided to crash at her house for the wedding festivities. Her day continues to get worse when her daughter shares a concern. The rest of the story is the Wedding Day and the day after as Gail takes stock of her life and relationships with her ex, her daughter, and herself.

Thank you netgalley for a free copy of this book in return for an unbiased review.

I have, of course, known of Anne Tyler for all of my adult life, but how is it possible I have not read her before now? Three Days in June was such a fun surprise for me, and I am thrilled I was able to experience this thoughtful book about ordinary lives before the release date. This will not be the perfect book for everyone, but I do think it will hit the right person, at the right time, in the right way. It did for me.

We follow Gail, a 60-something, mother-of-the-bride, on the day before her daughter’s wedding, the day of the wedding, and the day after. Although everything in Three Days in June revolves around daughter, Debbie’s wedding, this is not a story about a wedding, at least not in the traditional sense. Learning about Gail’s life, both past and present, as she moved about her days as the mother-of-the-bride, was a unique and fresh perspective for me to enjoy as a reader. Being a woman in a similar stage of life, I felt I could relate to many of Gail’s musings.

I am in awe of authors who have a concise approach to storytelling, and Tyler does just that while sharing a whole lot of living in a short book spanning a mere three days. Three Days in June is contemplative, reflective, and a bit melancholy, but Tyler always manages to bring home her point with compassion and humor.

If you enjoy a quiet, character-driven, slice-of-life story, consider giving Three Days in June a try. Fans of Catherine Newman, Claire Lombardo, and Roxana Robinson will find much to love in Anne Tyler’s latest short novel.

4.5 Stars rounded up to 5 Stars.

Thank you to NetGalley and Knopf for the ARC of, Three Days in June, by Anne Tyler, in exchange for my honest review.

I thought this book was just lovely! Thoughtful, hopeful, reflective...all of the things Anne Tyler is best at!!

Thank you to NetGalley, Knopf Publishing, and Anne Tyler for allowing me to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

My sister gave me a copy of Accidental Tourist years ago, and I’ve been in love with Anne Tyler books ever since. Now, Three Days in June has been added to my list of favorites. Such a relaxed reading pace, just like sitting and chatting at the table with your friends. The pace is so readable, the characters so real, and the cat so precious, you won’t want this book to end. Gail’s ex-husband, Max, shows up with a cat, needing a place to stay, the day before their daughter Debbie is getting married. This family calmly goes about their plans, despite Max not even having a suit to wear. There was a peace in this book that just made you feel like you were part of the wedding party and most welcome. This is a beautiful story of defining love and marriage and what is important to holding them together. I’m anxious to share this book with my friends.

Three Days in June is a short novel by Anne Tyler focusing on the story of Gail, the mother of the bride, over 3 days surrounding her daughters wedding. While Gail navigates feeling left out at the wedding, a series of events occurs that cause her to focus and reflect on the past and gain insight into her future path. I loved the writing and Tyler's accounts of human nature, and bringing this cast of characters to life. Quick and enjoyable read!

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC for my honest review. This story is about Gail who’s is about to see her only daughter get married. Her ex-husband shows up on her doorsteps with a cat in tow and says he’s staying with her as the son-in-law is allergic to cats. Gail has just found out that she will most likely lose her job. To say the least, she is feeling a little overwhelmed. As she watches from the side lines all that is going on with few days before the wedding, she’s feeling a little left out as she watches her daughter become more attached to the in-laws. Anne Tyler did a good job in pulling all the feelings out in such a short book. I did like the book.

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**Three Days in June**
*by Anne Tyler*
*Release Date: 02/11/2015*

What an extraordinary read! This marks my first venture into Anne Tyler's literary world, and I can't help but wonder how I’ve missed her works until now. With so many books by her, I’m eager for recommendations—what should I dive into next?

**MY REVIEW**
Gail and Max have navigated the tricky waters of divorce yet maintain an unexpectedly amicable relationship. As their daughter Debbie prepares for a "small wedding," she is thrust into a whirlwind of emotions when she receives shocking news just a day before the ceremony. Each parent reacts in stark contrast to the other, illuminating their distinct personalities.

Characterized by her candid yet passive-aggressive nature, Gail expresses her thoughts unabashedly. The recent possible loss of her job weighs heavily on her, and she grapples with feelings of exclusion as her only daughter prepares to embark on this monumental life change.

When Gail thinks she can handle everything, Max, her ex-husband, and Debbie’s father arrive on her doorstep, planning to stay with her through the wedding festivities. As the days unfold, Gail starts to confront the realities of her situation, leading her to understand that some things in her life need to shift and evolve.

Overall, I found it to be a resonant exploration of family dynamics and personal growth, earning it a solid
4 stars 🌠🌠🌠🌠

Anne Tyler has a real gift for depicting human nature and her characters always evoke emotional responses. This novella depicts three days in the life of Gail and Max, a divorced couple who daughter is being married. It explores the characters and their personalities, the situations that led to the divorce with some surprises there, and some dawning self awareness on Gail’s part. It begins the day before the wedding, the day of the wedding, and the day after. There is no great action arc, but we come to know Gail and Max. I really fell in love with Max, who is so much more than meets the eye. But the main focus is on Gail who is sort of forced to reexamine her life after being eased out of her job as assistant headmistress in a school. She is not involved with her daughter’s wedding plans. Her daughter wanted a simple wedding so Gail respected that, but now she realizes she is missing out on experiences. When Max shows up on the doorstep with a cat he is fostering, she begins to examine her feelings about a variety of aspects of her life. It is a very short read with a lovely after-taste!

Thanks to Netgalley and Knopf for an ARC in exchange for an unbiased review.

Three Days in June, by Anne Tyler, is a delightful, heartwarming diversion. In a surprisingly short novel, Tyler introduces us to Gail, an older, somewhat socially inept mother-of-the bride on the weekend of the wedding. On Day 1, she is notified that her job is in jeopardy and her Ex shows up to spend weekend at her house, accompanied by a stray cat. Tyler is a master of characterization and the subtleties of the human heart. By the end of the book (and the weekend), I knew that I would miss Gail and her various family members. Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing for the opportunity to read a digital ARC. It brought me smiles and joy!