Three Days in June
By Anne Tyler

A joy to read in a single relaxing afternoon'and JACQUELINE WILSON'Razor sharp on family, love and marriage'and DAVID NICHOLLS'I devoured it in one long lazy afternoon - I laughed and cried'and VICTORIA HISLOPThe happily ever after is only part of the story…and A funny, touching, hopeful gem about love, marriage and second chancesIt'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 and a cause for celebration'and RACHEL JOYCE'Three Days in Juneand has all herand trademark wry humourand andand brilliant observation, brought together with herand immaculate technique.and It's full of love, and that can never be beaten'and ELIZABETH BUCHAN'If Anne Tyler isn't the best writer in the world, who is?'and BBC R4and WOMAN'S HOUR'Anne Tyler really is the best'and GRAHAM NORTON'Our greatest chronicler of family life'and DAILY MAIL'Nobody does it better'and VOGUE