Three days in June

Anne Tyler

Very enjoyable. Thank goodness for good writing. - Nigella Lawson
"A delight to read on a lazy afternoon." - Jacqueline Wilson
"Sharp in its treatment of family, love, and marriage." - David Nicholls
"I devoured it one long, lazy afternoon - I laughed and I cried." - Victoria Hislop

Happily ever after is only part of the story...a funny, touching, and hopeful gem about love, marriage, and second chances.

It's the day before her daughter's wedding, and things aren't going well for Gale Baines. First, she's lost her job—or quit, depending on who you ask. Then her ex-husband, Max, shows up at her door, expecting to stay for the festivities. He's not even wearing a suit. Instead, he's brought memories, a shared sense of humor, and a cat looking for a new home.

As Gail wonders what lies ahead, their daughter Debbie discovers that her groom is hiding a secret...

As the big day dawns, the two exes disagree on what's best for Debbie. Gail is extremely concerned, while Max seems more concerned about whether to choose salmon or ribs for the reception, if they ever get that far.

The day after the wedding, Gail and Max prepare to separate again. But all the questions about the future of the happy couple bring back memories of the past. Because "happiness" takes many forms, and sometimes the younger generation has a lot to teach the older generation about secrets, acceptance, and coming to terms with the difficult things.

"Clear-eyed and very funny." Rachel Joyce

"She has a distinctive wry sense of humor and wonderful observations." Elizabeth Buchan

"If Anne Tyler isn't the best writer in the world, then who is?" Woman's Hour on BBC Four

"Anne Tyler is truly the best." Graham Norton

"The greatest chronicler of family life" Daily Mail

"Nobody does it better" Vogue