I'm not totally sure what genre this book comes under but would suggest a cosy romance novel. It is based on 3 days surrounding Gail and Max's daughter's wedding - the day before, the day and the day after. Max unexpectedly stays with Gail and brings a cat with him. This looks back at their history and current situation. Is Debbie making a mistake or will things turn out okay? Well written and I would certainly read other books by this author.

I was lucky enough to receive this as a free advanced copy and leave this review willingly.

A clever story. Set in America . Moves back and forward. All about a build up to a wedding . Loved the buying of the suit and the cat . A perfect ending. A lovely Saturday afternoon read .

This is my first book by this author and what a delightful book it truly is. It’s heartwarming, relatable and engaging. I devoured it in one sitting. It will definitely stick with me for a long time.

I haven’t read anything by this author before and didn’t really know what to expect but found this a delightful read. Well written and insightful a really good quick read.

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC

Gail is at a crossroads in her life. She has been passed over for promotion in her job and her daughter is getting married. She is divorced from Max who turns up on her doorstep asking to stay for the wedding celebrations. He was meant to be staying with the bride but the groom is allergic to cats and he has brought a cat with him. The story is set over the three days mentioned in the title and while there is not a lot happening in the story it tells the tale of Gail and Max, why they broke up and their current relationship. The story is full of humour and while I could not really relate to Gail I was really interested in the relationships she had with both Max and her daughter Debbie. I had not read Anne Tyler before and I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed it. Thanks to NetGalley for allowing me an ARC of this excellent book.

This was a really interesting concept. The book looks at relationships, be they in a workplace, in a relationship and between parents and children and uses the lens of three days over a wedding day to do this. There is a little bit of flashback but most of the action is concentrated in the 72 hours which is the day before the daughter's wedding, the day of the wedding and the day after - the day that the flight is for the honeymoon. The exploration of how people feel and how much can change in terms of life view in a small number of hours is good. I struggled to like any of the characters and as such wasn't able to invets in them and the decisions that they were taking, the loveliest character for me was the cat!

Gail quits her job as assistant headmistress at a local school. When the headmistress resigns she is offended that she hasn’t been offered promotion, due to having no ‘people skills’. Her daughter Debbie is marrying the next day, and when Max (her divorced husband) turns up with a homeless cat she is far from happy.

The story explores the past relationship of Gail and Max, reflecting on their past and where they went wrong. The couple are in their sixties, unconventional in outlook, and their irascible characters are skilfully described by the author.

Gail becomes doubtful about Debbie’s future husband, but although the story is written in a humorous way there is little plot and I kept waiting for something to speed up the pace.

I received and advanced reading copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to NetGalley, Random House, and the author Anne Tyler.
A gentle, easy read with fully dimensional characters and a clear, calm story arc. Perfect for winding down before bed. Nothing drastic or earth shattering, just an engaging depiction of three days in an ordinary life. I really enjoy Anne Tyler's writing and this short story was no different. 3.5 stars (only for the lack of action, I guess?) rounded up.

A simply wonderful read. Anne Tyler writes so beautifully. Her characters are well drawn and believable. This is a snapshot of a family over just three days in June, you end the book satisfied and feeling that you know them well.

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House UK, Vintage for this ARC.

The title does what it says on the tin: the story takes place over three days in June. Gail, 61, is a divorced assistant head mistress, who has been told she lacks people skills when she is overlooked for a promotion so in a fit of pique, she quits her job.

It's her daughter Debbie's wedding the next day and suddenly her ex-husband Max is standing in front of her door, with a cat in tow. The cat is apparently the reason he can't stay with Debbie for the wedding as her husband-to-be is allergic to cats. Then some drama regarding the groom surfaces which makes Gail and Max reflect on their own marriage and the mistakes they made.

This is dialogue heavy with not much plot but it never gets boring. There are a lot of sharp observations about marriages, weddings and divorced couples. The story is open-ended with no real conclusion to Kenneth's indiscretion or Max and Gail's relationship but the snapshot we got is nevertheless satisfying.

This character study of some ordinary flawed people is well-written, funny and just the right length for me. I'm new to Anne Tyler's book but I'd be happy to read more.

Great title, because the book is exactly that: three days in June. I'd liken this book to going for a cup of tea with a friend and listening to the ups and downs of their weekend.

This is a slow read which doesn't really pick up the pace but that isn't important. What is important are the main characters and they are nicely developed. I found myself really caring about what happened to them.

This book is like the average person's life really: it meanders along with the odd few bumps along the way which, if you're lucky, get ironed out nicely.

The conclusion upped it from a three star to a four star for me. I really enjoyed it!

As brilliant as I expected. I read it almost in one sitting. The clarity and elegance of Tyler's prose is always so pleasing to read.

Another wonderful novel by Anne Tyler. How does she manage to take the most ordinary of situations and turn them into something profound? ‘Three Days in June’ focuses on Gail Barnes and her ex-husband, Max, as they take part in the wedding celebrations of their daughter, Debbie, and her husband-to-be, Kenneth.

As the story begins, Gail is reeling from the news that she has been looked over for the post of headmistress in a school because, she is told, ‘…social interactions have never been your strong point.’ No sooner has she flounced off the premises, but she finds Max at her door, looking to stay over the wedding weekend. And he’s come with a cat looking for a new home.

Despite herself, Gail finds herself responding to the cat’s needs and even allow it to sleep on her bed. And whilst Max occupies the guest room, over the course of three days in June, it becomes clear just how comfortable Gail and Max feel around each other. Why did they get divorced? The answer is both straightforward and complicated.

Gail may lack social charm but she is fiercely protective of her daughter and keen to ensure that she does not make choices she will regret. Through this we understand that this is exactly what Gail has done in the past. She’s now older and wiser and by the end of the novel is surprised to find that she’s prepared to take a risk or two. This is a charming, warm-hearted and wise read. Anne Tyler clearly takes great pleasure in exploring human foibles, family dynamics and the possibility of second chances.

My thanks to NetGalley and Random House UK, Vintage for a copy of this novel in exchange for a fair review.

It's a book where nothing and everything happens. And had I picked this up at really any other time, I might not have gotten more than a few pages. But the winds have been changing this month and suddenly, I am gobbling up contemporary and literary fiction like it's going out of business. 'Three Days In June' follows Gail, the mother-of-the-bride who has mixed feelings about her daughter's impending marriage. It's quiet in its execution, with a somewhat meandering, if gentle plot line. Fans of Anne Tyler will lap it up, but considering this was my first foray into her work, I found myself pleasantly surprised. I think I'll be returning to her, but potentially in a different format. I felt there were plotlines that were introduced and then abandoned, but there aren't nearly enough pages in this book for those to come to fruition. Seemed to be conflict for conflicts sake, rather than having a significant impact on the overall plot.

Another gem from Anne Tyler. I love the gentle pace of her books, and this one is perfect. The story is slight, but we are completely drawn into the world of the very appealing characters. With all the traumas going on in the world at the moment, this book was a wonderful tonic.

First of all let me just say that this story is beautifully written. A bittersweet love story of a couple in their early 60s that have divorced and are reunited for their daughters wedding. When Max turns up with a homeless cat to his ex wife Gail's home for their daughters big day we follow their reunion and also parts of the story of their past together. And will the wedding actually go ahead? Debbie gets some second thoughts after discovering her groom has been keeping a secret, revealed to her by his sister.
This is a quick, easy and very enjoyable read.

A thoroughly enjoyable read following Gail in the there days surrounding her daughters wedding and all the emotional turbulence that comes with it, including the appearance of her ex on her doorstep. There is so much detail, emotion and great moments in the book that it is hard to believe that it only covers 3 days!
Loved it!

First of thank you NetGalley and Random House UK, Vintage for a early arc first time reading a Anne Tyler book I fully enjoyed reading it, it was fast paced which I like three days of June is about a family wedding day before and afterwards the book was delightfully and heartfelt and charming and loved the short story will pick up more of Anne’s book and will preorder it

I had not read any of Anne Tyler’s books before this novella but I shall now seek them out. It’s a story about Gail, early 60’s, a bit stuck in her ways, and how she deals with life and the big moments like her daughters wedding.
Far from being the overbearing Mother in a huge hat, she can barely be bothered to do her hair….and does her best to flatten the work the hairdresser does!
You can relate to her, she is honest and unashamedly herself.
I really enjoyed this and I hope others do too.

Gail’s head teacher has decided to retire but Gail, her deputy, has not been appointed in her place. Gail is gutted. Now she has to face the future and go to her daughter’s wedding. Told with a wry sense of humour, this is a story of second chances and taking the rough with the smooth.