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.

This is the first book by Anne Tyler I’ve ever read. I liked the tightness of time this took place in and the small, focused cast of characters. I found most of the characters to be likable and the dialogue to be very believable. I will definitely seek out something else written by Ms Tyler.

Thanks to #netgalley, the author and publisher for this ebook to read. All opinions are my own.

Anne Tyler has written 20 (or more) novels and is a Pulitzer Prize winner. I really enjoyed at least two other novels by Anne Tyler; but Three Days in June just wasn't my cup of tea. (but on the positive side, it was a short story ... so why not give it a try.)

The Three Days in June are the days each side of a middle age woman's daughters wedding. The day before the wedding she has a challenging day at work and her ex-husband ends up crashing at her home before the wedding and arrives with a cat.

Instead of doting on her daughter and being involved in the wedding; the main character remembers her past. I just didn't connect with the Mother of the bride.

Publication date is scheduled for Feb 11, 2025, approx 176 pages. Many thanks to NetGalley and Knopf Publishers for approving my request to read the advance read copy in exchange for an honest review.

I want to thank Knopf Pantheon and NetGalley for allowing me to read and review Three Days in June by Anne Tyler.
The book deals with a divorced couple, a finance who cheats shortly before the intended wedding and an old rescue cat with no name.
Three Days in June publishes February 2,2025.

As a native Marylander, I feel strange in admitting this is my first Anne Tyler. Thank you, NetGalley. It certainly won't be my last. Her writing is grounded in every day people and events, making the ordinary extraordinary. She reminds me of Elizabeth Strout.

It was short and sweet. This was my first book by this author and I found the humor to be pretty dry, which I love. Some of the references were pretty dated and I had to double check that this was supposed to take place in present times. Overall, it was enjoyable.

It is difficult to write a slice of life story that captivates its readers, but Anne Tyler consistently makes it seem easy. No one can create uptight ousiders like Ann Tyler can.
In this case, our tense and controlled protagonist is Gail, an Assistant Headmistress at a tony private girls school in Baltimore. Gail is facing an uncertain future in her career, her daughters wedding and her ex-husband as her houseguest (and his cat) all at the same time.
So starts Three Days in June. These three days, before the wedding, day of the wedding and day after the wedding, find Gail navigating through some potentially life changing thoughts and decisions.
Gail isn't a particularly warm and lovable character, but we can appreciate and, to a degree, identify with her. Her ruminations on her earlier life humanize her.
The bit players in Gail's story are also engaging, making the book one that I did not want to put down. I also didn't want to come to the end too fast. I didn't want to leave this story behind.
Thank you NetGalley for allowing me the privilege of previewing an early copy.

An absolutely delightful read. Gail (the mother of the bride) was such a relatable character in all of her awkward glory, and I was rooting for her the whole time.

You can count on Anne Tyler to render life exactly as it is as she writes the poignant scenes in her novels. No punches pulled, but also no false drama. Just the million tiny heartbreaks and beautiful moments that make up our relationships to one another. I’ve not found another author that captures the rawness of how we let each other down….and then lift each other up. THREE DAYS IN JUNE fits well on the shelf of her many books. If you are a woman of a certain age, you will likely find much to identify with here. If you are younger, this book might terrify you and prompt deep promises to yourself that it will be different for you. And perhaps it will be. But in these pages, Tyler has created a comforting reminder that even if it isn’t, that’s okay. Life can still surprise and delight you.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing a copy of this book.