Really wanted to enjoy this book after reading the blurb. Sadly I just didn't. Found it hard to get in to and it really didn't hold my interest. Got about halfway through and then gave up. Sorry.

This was a fab quick read all about ‘life’ and how time can change your mindset. Anne Tyler writes so beautifully.
Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the ARC in return for an honest review.

Anne Tyler is so good at writing about people who deliberately reduce the scope of their lives – both physically and emotionally - to protect themselves. It’s territory that she’s explored in a number of her books and I can’t think of anyone who does it better. This is right up there with the best that she’s written.

In this instance it’s Gail, a divorced deputy Principal who imagines that she will eventually inherit the top job when her boss retires, but instead finds herself sidelined. At the same time her daughter is getting married which brings her ex back into her life and has her thinking about the compromises you do and don’t accept in a relationship.

As the title suggests it’s set over three days and it’s an exquisite character study written with all of Tyler’s warmth and wisdom and gentle humour. I absolutely adored it.

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After reading the blurb and looking at other reviews, I thought I would give this book a go, I have never read any of Anne Tyler's books before and I love finding new authors to read.

I just don't have the same opinion as most, I read only 50% of the book and to be honest I was bored, nothing happens, the opening few pages was about the best I read, where she tells her boss where to stick their job and leaves. The rest is just mundane, it's not funny, sad or any other emotion. I love books that take you on a journey and transports you somewhere else, this just had me sat in a bus stop going nowhere.

It is a well written book, it just isn't for me and I cannot read anymore when I know I have other books that will be more up my street. I hate giving negative reviews as I know how much hard work writers put into their books but I am sorry this is a 1 star book for me

It feels like a little while since I read an Anne Tyler book, but as soon as I started I felt comfortable and relaxed as I was confident this would be another good one. Ms Tyler has the style of writing that is easy to read and seemingly about mundane everyday life and relationships but she manages to inject warmth, humour, depth and understanding of the human condition that make them a joy to read. This one was no different, set over three days but reflecting on the lifetimes of the main characters.
Thank you to netgalley and Random House for an advance copy of this book.

Three Days in June is classic Tyler - a quiet book about quiet people, in which nothing hugely dramatic happens in terms of plot but enormous emotional shifts occur for the characters. I loved it, and especially loved the ending. I also find it nothing short of miraculous that, more than 60 years after the publication of her first novel, the quality of Tyler's writing has slipped not a bit. In fact, when compared to her earliest books I find I have a stronger emotional connection to the fiction she has published in the last decade or so.

Anne Tyler at her best! Set over 3 days and a family wedding. Anne Tyler explores family life with precision and care. Gail and Max are divorced parents of Debbie who is just about to marry. Over the 3 days past secrets are revealed as well as family relationships as Gail takes stock of her life and the decisions that have brought her to this stage in her life. Her relationship with both her daughter and former husband are revealed in small domestic scenes.

Tyler's beautiful writing sucks you in in 176 pages.

Another triumph for Anne Tyler who always succeeds in making the ordinary and everyday into something special. In Three Days in June we meet Gail who has just lost her job and who has her daughters wedding the following day. Throw in an ex husband and a secret that may disrupt her daughters wedding and the scene is set for another wonderful tale by this author. I sped through the pages and was only sorry when I had finished the book. A must for all Anne Tyler fans. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC of this novel in return for a honest review.

Gail's daughter is getting married and her ex has come to stay for a few days bringing a small cat.
The story doesn't flow easily and when it goes to the past you don't realise it's the past till half way through the paragraph and the ending is so abrupt and not for me so gave it 2-3 *
Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC and I give my honest review.

Anne Tyler squeezes so much into this novella. Spanning three days in Gail’s life, we reflect with her on the minutiae of herself, her family, her career. Quietly reflective and contemplative, I enjoyed spending time with Gail and her ex husband Max, as they find themselves brought together to celebrate their daughter's wedding. I love that the characters are so real, quirky and flawed; that the everyday happenings are just as you’d expect; all the tensions of families being joined through marriage. There’s nothing contrived here, it’s all just everyday life beautifully observed. Fans of Anne Tyler will not be disappointed.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher Random House UK for a copy in exchange for a review.

Anne Tyler’s “Three Days in June” is a charming exploration of family dynamics and self-discovery. The characters truly shine, feeling remarkably realistic and human. Gail, the quirky protagonist, is a delight to follow, and while her ex-husband receives the most development among the supporting cast, every character feels believable. Though the setting isn’t strongly emphasized, this doesn’t detract from the story’s impact. Tyler’s accessible writing style ensures a smooth, enjoyable reading experience.

The simple plot—Gail’s daughter’s wedding, her ex-husband’s temporary stay, and the resulting disruption to her routine—serves as a catalyst for Gail’s self-reflection. The relationships are portrayed with nuance and subtlety. Through carefully crafted interactions and flashbacks, Tyler masterfully shows rather than tells, allowing readers to glean insights into Gail’s connections with her daughter, ex-husband, mother, and even her future in-laws. This approach effectively reveals Gail’s character, quirks, and limitations, creating a rich and complex portrait. “Three Days in June” beautifully blends contemporary and literary elements, offering a touching exploration of family, self-knowledge, forgiveness, acceptance, letting go, and the enduring power of human connection.

This book is an absolute joy to read. I felt real empathy with Gail, not only being a similar age but having been Mother of the Bride twice. The descriptions of the wedding and emotions felt are spot on. I highly recommend this book.

I love Anne Tyler so much and this snack-sized book was such a treat - I ripped through it in a single sitting. This story has all her signature wit and charm, but also really tugs on your heartstrings too. I gently wept all the way through the second half (in a good way). Lovely, gentle, uplifting, very funny about family and wedding dynamics and the dangers of being too hard on yourself. Would be a good recommendation for fans of The Wedding People, I think.

Gail is an assistant head teacher and divorced from Max. Shehas a daughter, Gail, who is about to get married. The story is set around the weekend of Gail's wedding.
Gail is an introvert. Not very social, not always able to read the room to know when she should be showing support or what she should say.
The story begins when her head teacher tells her that she will be having a heart operation and will be leaving the school. Apparently the new head teacher has a favourite assistant teacher that she will bring with her. When asked why, the Head says that Gail is lacking people skills. So Gailmis feeling vulnerable.
As the weekend carries on, other events make Gail feel unwanted or irrelevant. It is 3 days of reflection about how her life will go forward. Her job, her life without Gail, even whether to keep the cat that Max, her ex, has brought for the wedding weekend.
A slow gentle tale showing how we perceive ourself may be harsher than how others do.

Three days in June is a beautifully written story about one weekend in Gail's life. It just so happens that over the course of 3 days Gail leaves her job, attends her only daughter's wedding and has to unexpectedly share her home with her ex-husband and a cat. Tyler has the magical ability to capture the awkwardness, the intense feelings and emotions of everyday life, all while allowing the reader to learn so much more about the characters and how they have become the way they are and emphasise the importance of relationships and only having one life to make the most of. A very quick read that is jam packed with humour and emotion. It's the first I have read by this author, but I look forward to reading more.
With thanks to the author and Netgalley for my Arc version of this book.

Although the writing style appears simple, every word forms part of a picture which brings the characters to life.
Gail is a 61 year old teacher/administrator who walks away from her role after being advised she ‘had no people skills’. The next day is her daughter’s wedding day and her ex husband arrives and asks to stay for the wedding.
Each trivial fact allows the reader to form opinions of the characters and reasons for some of their behaviours.
Anne Tyler writes about people and allows the reader to form their own impressions.
A wonderful book.

I’ve always meant to read an Anne Tyler book, but before now the occasion never arose, I’m now none too pleased that it’s taken me this long to have this pleasure! Tyler writes with a beautifully poetic style that truly makes you feel everything in tandem with the characters on the page. At its heart, this is a simple tale but it is told so poetically that one can’t help but be enthralled.

This was a nice short read! I didn’t love it but I did like it. I enjoyed that it only spanned 3 days and that it captured a small part of their lives.

I didn’t like the choices that all the characters mad but I guess the book showed how messy life can be. I liked that Gail and Max were completely and unapologetically themselves. Although I wasn’t a fan of Debbie and how she treated Gail and Max or the decision she ultimately made.

The ending was really sweet though and I’m glad it ended that way. It was just a little sad that it took the characters so long to come together.

Overall I would recommend it if people are looking for a quick short read.

An average read I enjoyed the story to some extent but it was a very short novello type book and I really like something I can get my teeth into that grips me from the beginning and thus one didn't do it for me. If you fancy a couple of hours reading you this would be nice

What a simple but beautiful story!-I read it in one sitting. Anne Tyler has the gift of writing great characters and storylines and this one has it all. Told over the 3 days of Gail's daughter's wedding so much is packed in to this delightful novella. Highly recommended. Thank you to the publisher, netgalley and author for an advance reading copy.