Three Days in June

**A SUNDAY TIMES & RED BOOK OF THE YEAR** ‘Just relishable. Thank God for the balm of good writing’ NIGELLA LAWSON ‘A joy to read in a single relaxing afternoon’ JACQUELINE WILSON ' Razor sharp on family, love and marriage' DAVID NICHOLLS ' I devoured it in one long lazy afternoon - I laughed and cried' VICTORIA HISLOP The happily ever after is only part of the story… A funny, touching, hopeful gem about love, marriage and second chances It’s the day before her daughter’s wedding and things are not going well for Gail Baines. First thing, she loses her job – or quits, depending who you ask. Then her ex-husband Max turns up at her door expecting to stay for the festivities. He doesn’t even have a suit. Instead, he’s brought memories, a shared sense of humour – and a cat looking for a new home. Just as Gail is wondering what’s next, their daughter Debbie discovers her groom has been keeping a secret… As the big day dawns, the exes just can’t agree on what’s best for Debbie. Gail is seriously worried, while Max seems more concerned with whether to opt for the salmon or prime rib at the reception, if they make it that far. The day after the wedding, Gail and Max prepare to go their separate ways again. But all the questions about the future of the happy couple have stirred up the past for Gail. Because ‘happy’ takes many forms, and sometimes the younger generation has much to teach the older about secrets, acceptance and taking the rough with the smooth. ' Clear-eyed, out-and-out funny' RACHEL JOYCE 'Has all her trademark wry humour and brilliant observation ' ELIZABETH BUCHAN 'If Anne Tyler isn’t the best writer in the world, who is?' BBC R4 WOMAN'S HOUR 'Anne Tyler really is the best' GRAHAM NORTON 'Our greatest chronicler of family life' DAILY MAIL 'Nobody does it better' VOGUE

**A SUNDAY TIMES & RED BOOK OF THE YEAR** ‘Just relishable. Thank God for the balm of good writing’ NIGELLA LAWSON ‘A joy to read in a single relaxing afternoon’ JACQUELINE WILSON ' Razor sharp on family, love and marriage' DAVID NICHOLLS ' I devoured it in one long lazy afternoon - I laughed and cried' VICTORIA HISLOP The happily ever after is only part of the story… A funny, touching, hopeful gem about love, marriage and second chances It’s the day before her daughter’s wedding and things are not going well for Gail Baines. First thing, she loses her job – or quits, depending who you ask. Then her ex-husband Max turns up at her door expecting to stay for the festivities. He doesn’t even have a suit. Instead, he’s brought memories, a shared sense of humour – and a cat looking for a new home. Just as Gail is wondering what’s next, their daughter Debbie discovers her groom has been keeping a secret… As the big day dawns, the exes just can’t agree on what’s best for Debbie. Gail is seriously worried, while Max seems more concerned with whether to opt for the salmon or prime rib at the reception, if they make it that far. The day after the wedding, Gail and Max prepare to go their separate ways again. But all the questions about the future of the happy couple have stirred up the past for Gail. Because ‘happy’ takes many forms, and sometimes the younger generation has much to teach the older about secrets, acceptance and taking the rough with the smooth. ' Clear-eyed, out-and-out funny' RACHEL JOYCE 'Has all her trademark wry humour and brilliant observation ' ELIZABETH BUCHAN 'If Anne Tyler isn’t the best writer in the world, who is?' BBC R4 WOMAN'S HOUR 'Anne Tyler really is the best' GRAHAM NORTON 'Our greatest chronicler of family life' DAILY MAIL 'Nobody does it better' VOGUE

Weddings aren't just about the happy couple… The funny, touching, hopeful book of the summer The Sunday Times bestseller ‘She is and always will be my favourite author’ LIANE MORIARTY ‘Just relishable. Thank God for the balm of good writing’ NIGELLA LAWSON 'Razor sharp on family, love and marriage' DAVID NICHOLLS 'I devoured it in one long lazy afternoon - I laughed and cried' VICTORIA HISLOP 'Anne Tyler really is the best' GRAHAM NORTON It’s the day before her daughter’s wedding and things are not going well for Gail Baines. First thing, she loses her job (or quits, depending who you ask). Then her ex-husband Max turns up at her door looking for somewhere to stay. He doesn’t even have a suit. Instead, he’s brought memories – and a cat looking for a new home. Just as Gail is wondering what’s next, their daughter Debbie discovers her groom has been keeping a secret which could throw the whole wedding into question… READERS HAVE FALLEN HEAD OVER HEELS FOR THREE DAYS IN JUNE ‘Oh I loved this novel so much I feel like starting it all over again’ ‘Such a positive story about journeys to development and forgiveness and love. Oh and there's a cat!’ ‘A delight. Such good writing, wonderful characters.’ ‘Leaves you smiling. What more can you want.’ ‘This was the first book of Anne Tyler’s that I’ve ever read. Now I’m hooked’ ‘It made me laugh out loud’ ‘Anne Tyler never fails to grip you from the very first sentence’

Weddings aren't just about the happy couple… The funny, touching, hopeful book of the summer The Sunday Times bestseller ‘She is and always will be my favourite author’ LIANE MORIARTY ‘Just relishable. Thank God for the balm of good writing’ NIGELLA LAWSON 'Razor sharp on family, love and marriage' DAVID NICHOLLS 'I devoured it in one long lazy afternoon - I laughed and cried' VICTORIA HISLOP 'Anne Tyler really is the best' GRAHAM NORTON It’s the day before her daughter’s wedding and things are not going well for Gail Baines. First thing, she loses her job (or quits, depending who you ask). Then her ex-husband Max turns up at her door looking for somewhere to stay. He doesn’t even have a suit. Instead, he’s brought memories – and a cat looking for a new home. Just as Gail is wondering what’s next, their daughter Debbie discovers her groom has been keeping a secret which could throw the whole wedding into question… READERS HAVE FALLEN HEAD OVER HEELS FOR THREE DAYS IN JUNE ‘Oh I loved this novel so much I feel like starting it all over again’ ‘Such a positive story about journeys to development and forgiveness and love. Oh and there's a cat!’ ‘A delight. Such good writing, wonderful characters.’ ‘Leaves you smiling. What more can you want.’ ‘This was the first book of Anne Tyler’s that I’ve ever read. Now I’m hooked’ ‘It made me laugh out loud’ ‘Anne Tyler never fails to grip you from the very first sentence’

**A SUNDAY TIMES & RED BOOK OF THE YEAR** ‘Just relishable. Thank God for the balm of good writing’ NIGELLA LAWSON ‘A joy to read in a single relaxing afternoon’ JACQUELINE WILSON ' Razor sharp on family, love and marriage' DAVID NICHOLLS ' I devoured it in one long lazy afternoon - I laughed and cried' VICTORIA HISLOP The happily ever after is only part of the story… A funny, touching, hopeful gem about love, marriage and second chances It’s the day before her daughter’s wedding and things are not going well for Gail Baines. First thing, she loses her job – or quits, depending who you ask. Then her ex-husband Max turns up at her door expecting to stay for the festivities. He doesn’t even have a suit. Instead, he’s brought memories, a shared sense of humour – and a cat looking for a new home. Just as Gail is wondering what’s next, their daughter Debbie discovers her groom has been keeping a secret… As the big day dawns, the exes just can’t agree on what’s best for Debbie. Gail is seriously worried, while Max seems more concerned with whether to opt for the salmon or prime rib at the reception, if they make it that far. The day after the wedding, Gail and Max prepare to go their separate ways again. But all the questions about the future of the happy couple have stirred up the past for Gail. Because ‘happy’ takes many forms, and sometimes the younger generation has much to teach the older about secrets, acceptance and taking the rough with the smooth. ' Clear-eyed, out-and-out funny' RACHEL JOYCE 'Has all her trademark wry humour and brilliant observation ' ELIZABETH BUCHAN 'If Anne Tyler isn’t the best writer in the world, who is?' BBC R4 WOMAN'S HOUR 'Anne Tyler really is the best' GRAHAM NORTON 'Our greatest chronicler of family life' DAILY MAIL 'Nobody does it better' VOGUE

**A SUNDAY TIMES & RED BOOK OF THE YEAR** ‘Just relishable. Thank God for the balm of good writing’ NIGELLA LAWSON ‘A joy to read in a single relaxing afternoon’ JACQUELINE WILSON ' Razor sharp on family, love and marriage' DAVID NICHOLLS ' I devoured it in one long lazy afternoon - I laughed and cried' VICTORIA HISLOP The happily ever after is only part of the story… A funny, touching, hopeful gem about love, marriage and second chances It’s the day before her daughter’s wedding and things are not going well for Gail Baines. First thing, she loses her job – or quits, depending who you ask. Then her ex-husband Max turns up at her door expecting to stay for the festivities. He doesn’t even have a suit. Instead, he’s brought memories, a shared sense of humour – and a cat looking for a new home. Just as Gail is wondering what’s next, their daughter Debbie discovers her groom has been keeping a secret… As the big day dawns, the exes just can’t agree on what’s best for Debbie. Gail is seriously worried, while Max seems more concerned with whether to opt for the salmon or prime rib at the reception, if they make it that far. The day after the wedding, Gail and Max prepare to go their separate ways again. But all the questions about the future of the happy couple have stirred up the past for Gail. Because ‘happy’ takes many forms, and sometimes the younger generation has much to teach the older about secrets, acceptance and taking the rough with the smooth. ' Clear-eyed, out-and-out funny' RACHEL JOYCE 'Has all her trademark wry humour and brilliant observation ' ELIZABETH BUCHAN 'If Anne Tyler isn’t the best writer in the world, who is?' BBC R4 WOMAN'S HOUR 'Anne Tyler really is the best' GRAHAM NORTON 'Our greatest chronicler of family life' DAILY MAIL 'Nobody does it better' VOGUE

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - A new Anne Tyler novel and instant classic: a socially awkward mother of the bride navigates the days before and after her daughter's wedding. "What a treat." -- Washington Post "Simply exquisite." --Liane Moriarty "Nobody understands human nature better than Tyler." -- Boston Globe " Three Days in June is like reading a hug." -- Minneapolis Star Tribune Gail Baines is having a bad day. To start, she loses her job--or quits, depending on whom you ask. Tomorrow her daughter, Debbie, is getting married, and she hasn't even been invited to the spa day organized by the mother of the groom. Then, Gail's ex-husband, Max, arrives unannounced on her doorstep, carrying a cat, without a place to stay, and without even a suit. But the true crisis lands when Debbie shares with her parents a secret she has just learned about her husband to be. It will not only throw the wedding into question but also stir up Gail and Max's past. Told with deep sensitivity and a tart sense of humor, full of the joys and heartbreaks of love and marriage and family life, Three Days in June is a triumph, and gives us the perennially bestselling, Pulitzer Prize-winning writer at the height of her powers.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - A new Anne Tyler novel and instant classic: a socially awkward mother of the bride navigates the days before and after her daughter's wedding. "What a treat." -- Washington Post "Simply exquisite." --Liane Moriarty "Nobody understands human nature better than Tyler." -- Boston Globe " Three Days in June is like reading a hug." -- Minneapolis Star Tribune Gail Baines is having a bad day. To start, she loses her job--or quits, depending on whom you ask. Tomorrow her daughter, Debbie, is getting married, and she hasn't even been invited to the spa day organized by the mother of the groom. Then, Gail's ex-husband, Max, arrives unannounced on her doorstep, carrying a cat, without a place to stay, and without even a suit. But the true crisis lands when Debbie shares with her parents a secret she has just learned about her husband to be. It will not only throw the wedding into question but also stir up Gail and Max's past. Told with deep sensitivity and a tart sense of humor, full of the joys and heartbreaks of love and marriage and family life, Three Days in June is a triumph, and gives us the perennially bestselling, Pulitzer Prize-winning writer at the height of her powers.

A new Anne Tyler novel destined to be an instant classic: a socially awkward mother of the bride navigates the days before and after her daughter's wedding. Gail Baines is having a bad day. To start, she loses her job--or quits, depending on whom you ask. Tomorrow her daughter, Debbie, is getting married, and she hasn't even been invited to the spa day organized by the mother of the groom. Then, Gail's ex-husband, Max, arrives unannounced on her doorstep, carrying a cat, without a place to stay, and without even a suit. But the true crisis lands when Debbie shares with her parents a secret she has just learned about her husband to be. It will not only throw the wedding into question but also stir up Gail and Max's past. Told with deep sensitivity and a tart sense of humor, full of the joys and heartbreaks of love and marriage and family life, Three Days in June is a triumph, and gives us the perennially bestselling, Pulitzer Prize-winning writer at the height of her powers.

A new Anne Tyler novel destined to be an instant classic: a socially awkward mother of the bride navigates the days before and after her daughter's wedding. Gail Baines is having a bad day. To start, she loses her job--or quits, depending on whom you ask. Tomorrow her daughter, Debbie, is getting married, and she hasn't even been invited to the spa day organized by the mother of the groom. Then, Gail's ex-husband, Max, arrives unannounced on her doorstep, carrying a cat, without a place to stay, and without even a suit. But the true crisis lands when Debbie shares with her parents a secret she has just learned about her husband to be. It will not only throw the wedding into question but also stir up Gail and Max's past. Told with deep sensitivity and a tart sense of humor, full of the joys and heartbreaks of love and marriage and family life, Three Days in June is a triumph, and gives us the perennially bestselling, Pulitzer Prize-winning writer at the height of her powers.