Four new books to read this week

Three Days In June by Anne Tyler, hardback, £14.99 (ebook £7.99)

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Weddings give writers a wealth of material to play with, from demanding couples to difficult in-laws and exes. This charming, witty story from the Pulitzer Prize-winning author is no exception.

In three parts - the build-up, the wedding day and the day after - Tyler cleverly addresses the complexities of family relationships through protagonist Gail, the bride's mother, whose ex, Max, turns up unannounced asking to stay for a few days and proves both kindly and irritating.

Together, they navigate their daughter Debbie's big day with Kenneth, who isn't quite the match Gail would have wanted. Tyler's acerbic humour and depictions of tangled personalities will leave readers smiling and wincing. 8/10

BLOB: A Love Story by Maggie Su, hardback, £16.99 (ebook £9.99)