Printable Book Club Questions for Three Days in June by Anne Tyler

Why do you think the book started off with Gail losing her job? How did that set the tone for the rest of the novel?
Gail’s daughter is getting married but Gail wasn’t invited to any of the bride’s pre-wedding festivities. Why do you think Gail wasn’t invited?
What was your impression of the relationship between Gail and Debbie? Why is Gail emotionally closed off to Debbie?
Why do you feel Gail has a hard time relating with other people?
On the night before the wedding, Debbie rushes into Gail’s house and tells her parents that her fiancé cheated on her. How would have you reacted if you were Gail or Max?
Why didn’t Debbie call off the wedding after that? Do you think they’ll stay married?
This revelation forces Gail to relive the past when she had an affair while married to Max. Why did Gail have this affair? What she did feel was missing in her relationship with Max?
What was the importance of Gail finally accepting the cat that Max brought?
Despite everything they went through, Max still loves Gail. But she’s scared to give up her structured life for another chance with Max. But eventually she decides to give it another chance. Why do you think she changed her mind? Do you think her and Max will last?
What happens next for Gail and Max, but also Debbie?
Key themes of the novel are forgiveness and second chances, both with Max forgiving Gail but also Gail forgiving herself. Let’s discuss these themes and how it moves the characters forward.
Weddings bring about all kinds of emotions, and does sometimes causes one to reflect on the past. Why do you think weddings inspire these kinds of thoughts and emotions?