A new Anne Tyler book is a welcome respite at the start of fall. Tyler can always be relied on to present characters that are flawed, relatable, written in a way that makes them seem real, and feel like instant friends.
This was a great, quick read. Glad Anne Tyler hasn't lost her magic!

Anne Tyler makes writing about ‘ordinary’ situations and days and enchanting tale. She has a wonderful way of writing about every day people and their thoughts and feelings that makes you feel like you know then. This book, especially feels like a familiar friend.

Thanks to NetGalley for a free copy in exchange for an honest review. All options are my own.

I am a big fan of Anne Tyler and this book did not disappoint. Gail, an award 60ish woman grapples with her career, divorce and the wedding of her only daughter over the course of 3 days. As with Tyler’s other novels, the very humanly normal protagonist and ancillary characters living their ordinary lives are treated with humor and insight. I found this short novel very sweet and satisfying and will be recommending it to all my book loving friends. Thank you for the ARC!

A slow paced novella following a divorced couple on the weekend of their daughter's wedding.
Debbie and Kenneth are getting married in a small ceremony in the Baltimore area. Debbie's parents, Gail and Max are amicably divorced. When Max arrives to stay at Gail's house, with his cat (and Kenneth is highly allergic to cats), they end up spending the wedding weekend together.
Each chapter of the novella is one day of the weekend, the day before, of, and after the wedding. With the backdrop of their daughter's wedding, Gail and Max revisit their past.
A quick lay-on-the-couch weekend read. Worth a library check-out, but I would not purchase.

I received an advanced reader copy from Knopf via NetGalley.

Anne Tyler has done it again with <i>Three Days in June<i>, weaving her signature magic into everyday moments. In this novel, she takes what might seem like simple, mundane days and infuses them with depth, humor, and insight that only she can deliver. Tyler’s characters feel so real, their quirks and struggles resonating with such clarity, as she unfolds the story in her understated, yet spectacular way. Highly recommended for anyone who appreciates stories about real people and the quiet dramas of daily existence.

Thanks to NetGalley for the free kindle copy. My review is not influenced by the gesture. I love all Anne Tyler books :)


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Let me say upfront that I have probably read all Anne Tyler books and loved them. Unfortunately for me, it was an outlier. It wasn't bad, her writing is always subtle and poignant, but this one disappointed me.

I believe this is the first book I have read from this author. It was a very fast read and had an interesting storyline. A couples only daughter was getting married. The couple had divorced several years before and lived in different towns. The father came to the town where his daughter was living and getting married and ended up staying with his X-wife. The characters were believable. I will definitely read another book written by this author. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read an advanced copy for my honest review.

Thank you so much for the chance to read this spectacular book!
I absolutely LOVED it!!
I'm going to post it everywhere and highly recommend!
Thanks again!

4.5 stars

In THREE DAYS IN JUNE the reader is introduced to Gail Baines, a divorced woman whose daughter Debbie is getting married the following day. After being told by her boss she doesn’t have people skills, Gail abandons her job in the middle of the day. When she gets home, her ex-husband Max is on her doorstep with a cat, needing a place to stay since their daughter’s groom is allergic to cats.

When their daughter Debbie tells her parents a secret, it puts the wedding in jeopardy and brings up unresolved feelings in Gail.

I wholeheartedly enjoyed the character of Gail. She’s awkward, wanting to do the right thing even when she doesn’t know what that is, and is self-reliant. Her ex Max brings warmth and the right amount of bumbling behavior. While the reader doesn’t get to know Debbie as well as Gail and Max, you can see the various traits of her parents in her.

Like many of Tyler’s novels, there are keen observations, particularly from narrators who have had time to take in the world. There isn’t much plot here, so if you’re one who needs plot, you’ll want to stay away from this one. This is more of a character study that takes place the day before the wedding, the wedding day, and the day after the wedding. There was one character that I had hoped would stay on until the third day, but didn’t. However, I really liked how the novel wrapped up.

THREE DAYS IN JUNE publishes February 11, 2025.

I enjoyed the book. It was a short glimpse of life. Although I can’t identify with the divorce, I can identify with the hustle and bustle of life, specifically life immediately before a daughter’s wedding.

Enjoyable read. Anne Tyler is always welcome. Her easy style combined with interesting characters makes for an involving story. Nothing too earth-shattering here. No great revelations or overwhelming issues. Just a heartwarming story that feels as natural as living life itself.

In some ways, Three Days in June is quintessential Anne Tyler. Set in Baltimore (of course), it is a slice of ordinary life that is rendered with simplicity and comfort. There is humor in these pages, as well as insightful looks into how we live our lives and relate to those closest to us. This book, though, is also notably different from Tyler's most recent novel, French Braid. In that book, Tyler weaves together stories of a family across time. It's title is apt. The title of this one is also apt, in that it chronicles the three days of a family wedding. Things happen (nothing earth-shattering, but all important) and I came out of the book feeling that I knew these people, felt for their experiences, and wouldn't mind having them as part of my own life. In short, this is a quiet novel that feels like a comforting cup of tea, and I really enjoyed it.

A new novel by Anne Tyler is always cause for celebration. Three Days in June is an exploration of the human heart and its ability to love and forgive. Gail and Max Baines have been divorced for over twenty years. Their split was civil, almost a non-event, except for its effect on their only child Debbie. Gail is having a bad day. When her boss criticizes her lack of communication skills, Gail walks off the job. To top it off, her ex-husband Max shows up and needs a place to stay as they celebrate daughter Debbie's wedding. The cat he is fostering also needs a place to stay. With strong reservations, Gail takes in both of them. The day before the wedding, Debbie learns something about her fiancé and thinks about calling it off. The turmoil stirs Gail and Max to remember their marriage. The years Gail and Max have spent apart soften and change their memories. Tyler's characters are real people, annoying and endearing all at once. Her quiet novels offer insights that can only be gained through lived experience. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance copy of the novel in exchange for an unbiased review.

This story was short but such a fun read! The story takes off with Gail potentially losing her job, being left out of the wedding decisions and her ex-husband showing up at her door (with a cat) needing a place to stay during the wedding. The dynamic between Gail and her ex is entertaining and enjoyable. While this is a short story there is a LOT going on within the pages and the short three days in June. Anne Tyler was able to bring out all the emotions in this short story; from laughing to annoyance. I would highly recommend this book and his author. This was my first Anne Tyler book but it will not be my last.

Thank you NetGalley and Knopf Publishing for the ARC in return for an honest review.

This is a story of three days in the life of Gail Baines with some background info included. Three days around her only child's, Debbie, wedding. The book is a light, enjoyable story about Gail and her perfection, or her attempt to be perfect. I found myself giggling at times and laughing out loud sometimes. There are different dynamics between each relationship with Gail, and I loved her quirkiness. The relationship with her ex, Max, is endearing. I read this book on vacation and really enjoyed it. I recommend it if you like books like "The Rosie Project" or "A Man called Ove."

I received a complimentary copy of this book through NetGalley. Thanks to the publisher, Alfred A. Knopf, a division of Penguin Random House, and the author for the privilege to read this advanced copy. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Anne Tyler's Three Days in June offers a glimpse into the ordinary yet deeply complex lives of its characters, as she skillfully weaves together the everyday moments that define them. The story centers around the protagonist, whose quiet, introspective journey during a short span of three days reflects themes of memory, family, and personal reconciliation. Tyler's prose is as lovely and understated as ever, and her portrayal of the nuances in human relationships is both subtle and poignant.

That said, the novel at times feels a bit slow-moving, with its emphasis on small, seemingly inconsequential details that may not resonate with every reader. The pacing can leave you waiting for something more significant to unfold, and while the emotional depth is present, it may not strike as deeply as some of Tyler’s previous works.

Overall, Three Days in June is a solid read. It’s a quietly contemplative story, perfect for readers who appreciate character-driven narratives, but perhaps less engaging for those seeking more plot-driven action.

Cozying up with an Anne Tyler novel is always a delight because her characters are so real and her dialogue is so true that you feel you really know the people. This book takes us through three days of the main character's daughter's wedding. There are all sorts of small dramas that unfold but the pleasure isn't about reading for the next twist or turn but in seeing these characters interact with each other in all their humanness.

Anne Tyler never disappoints me and Three Days in June is no exception. A fun little story about Gail Baines navigating her daughter’s wedding- the day before, the day of and the day after. It’s a reminder that life is never perfect and neither are families but hopefully with a little work the good will outweigh the bad. I really enjoyed this story. Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read it.

I was given this book by NetGalley for an honest review- It begins a day like no other with Gail loosing her job or quitting- then tomorrow is her daughters wedding- and to top it off her ex husband needs a place to stay for three days and he comes with a cat. Then the upset happens when Debbie, the daughter shares her secret which brings up their past. Can they overcome this and move on? An emotional but interesting read!

I enjoyed it. Read it in one sitting. Well written, funny with wonderful imagery. My problem with Anne Tyler is her protagonist. If this was my first Anne Tyler I'd probably give this book four stars. This is not a new character for her. . Quirky, tiresome, stubborn, and so into themselves and in their own head that you just want to shake him or her.

Think Accidental Tourist. Granted, Macon had something to be depressed about, and I’m pretty sure that whole family was on the autism spectrum but we didn’t have the vocabulary for it. Same here. But then there is a plot twist that goes so against who the character is that it’s startling..