Minneapolis-born Anne Tyler, a Pulitzer Prize winner, invites us, once again, into the houses of her characters, foibles and all. In “Three Days in June” (released Feb. 11, 2025), we enter protagonist Gail Baines’s house just as she is snubbed for the headmistress position at a private girl’s 
school. We learn that “social interactions have never been [Gail’s] strong point,” leading to the decision to hire from outside.
After Gail’s abrupt exit from the school, she focuses on her daughter’s wedding. The impending nuptials means that Gail will reunite with her ex-husband, Max. When Max arrives at Gail’s doorstep, he is carrying a cat, testing everyone’s patience.
We are treated to the rehearsal dinner, intimate meals between Gail and Max, and many interactions with the cat. Tyler’s trademark witticisms and creation of vulnerable characters shows us just how precious life can be, and that some relationships deserve a second chance.
