Betsy in Spite of Herself

Betsy in Spite of Herself | Maud Hart Lovelace

I keep an eye out for early editions of Maud Hart Lovelace's books in every used bookstore I go to. I've never been lucky enough to catch one in the wild until this past week! Lo and behold, a tiny, wonderful used bookstore in a tiny northern Michigan town had this glorious copy waiting for me. #BetsyTacy #MaudHartLovelace #MittenLitten

Ruthiella What a find! 😍 4mo

Leftcoastzen And that old cool library binding 4mo

rubyslippersreads What a treasure! 4mo

MaureenMc 🤩 4mo

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Crinoline_Laphroaig

Betsy in Spite of Herself | Maud Hart Lovelace

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Betsy's Christmas in Milwaukee. Still one of my favorite Literary Celebrations.
“Everyone‘s coming here for the Second Christmas Day,” Mrs. Muller said at breakfast.
“Where are we going for the Third Christmas Day?”
“What is planned for the Fourth Christmas Day?”
Betsy listened in bewilderment. “How many Christmas Days do you have, for goodness‘ sake?” she demanded, and everyone laughed.
“New Year‘s puts a stop to them,” Mr. Muller said. ⬇️

Crinoline_Laphroaig "The reason for this week of Christmases was clear. It would have been impossible in any lesser period to exhaust the holiday spirit which foamed in the city by the lake." ❣?? 3y

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Crinoline_Laphroaig

Betsy in Spite of Herself | Maud Hart Lovelace

I sooo wanted to be Betsy. Love all the Holiday scenes in this series but especially Betsy's trip to Milwaukee.
“Everyone‘s coming here for the Second Christmas Day,” Mrs. Muller said at breakfast. “Where are we going for the Third Christmas Day?” “What is planned for the Fourth Christmas Day?” Betsy listened in bewilderment. “How many Christmas Days do you have, for goodness‘ sake?"❤
#day2 #12daysofbookmas #christmaspast

Andrea313 I LOVE that book! All of the Milwaukee scenes are so evocative! I will never feel right visiting that city if it's not Christmas. 6y

Crinoline_Laphroaig @Andrea313 Oh how I LOVE Betsy! 6y

Andrea313 @Crinoline_Laphroaig She is one of my absolute favorites! There's going to be a Betsy-Tacy convention in Mankato in 2022, btw- mark your calendar now! 😄 6y

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LeahBergen I just received a Betsy-Tacy bookmark from @rubyslippersreads ! 😍😍😍 6y

Crinoline_Laphroaig @Andrea313 Been to Mankato the summer before last but I've never been to convention. I've always wanted to go to one! 6y

Crinoline_Laphroaig @LeahBergen Oooh! Tag me on a pic please? 6y

rubyslippersreads @Andrea313 @Crinoline_Laphroaig @LeahBergen I‘m glad there are so many Betsy fans here. 😊 6y

Crinoline_Laphroaig @rubyslippersreads I've never understood why Maud Hart Lovelace isn't as well known as other authors. Because of that I get really excited when I meet another Betsy fan. 6y

Andrea313 @Crinoline_Laphroaig @rubyslippersreads I get really excited meeting other fans, too. I can't believe Maud isn't more widely known so it's such a pleasant surprise when others love her, too! 6y

ChristieWitch I used to LOVE the Betsey-Tacey stories when I was younger! Haven't thought about them in years! 6y

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rubyslippersreads

Betsy in Spite of Herself | Maud Hart Lovelace

Betsy doesn't like it when boys get "spoony." ? #iwanttoholdyourhand #heyjune

Cinfhen, GypsyKat

GypsyKat I like that you used a quote! 😄 7y

rubyslippersreads @GypsyKat 😊 7y

Rachbb3 Lol! 😊 7y

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Cinfhen Yuck! Boys!!! 7y

LeahBergen This was the last Betsy book I finished! ❤️❤️ 7y

rubyslippersreads @LeahBergen 😘 7y

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Crinoline_Laphroaig

Betsy in Spite of Herself | Maud Hart Lovelace

I want this Holiday Season:
Betsy listened in bewilderment. “How many Christmas Days do you have, for goodness‘ sake?” she demanded, and everyone laughed. “New Year‘s puts a stop to them,” Mr. Muller said. The reason for this week of Christmases was clear. It would have been impossible in any lesser period to exhaust the holiday spirit which foamed in the city by the lake. - Ch 15 A Week of Christmases #bookishbucketlist

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ReadingSusan

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Betsy Tacy books are the perfect comfort read for when I am low. I particularly love this book when Betsy tries to remake herself into Betsye. So funny!

Natasha.C.Barnes I ❤️ Betsy and Tacy (and Tib!) 7y

jpmcwisemorgan A friend of mine has two cats, Betsy and Tacy. (edited) 7y

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ReadingSusan

Betsy in Spite of Herself | Maud Hart Lovelace

I really want to settle in and read a book from this pile but I can‘t seem to get rid of my headache 😭

jfalkens Hope you feel better soon xxx 7y

kamoorephoto That‘s how I was yesterday 😿 I wish I could send you some headache meds....I took all my arsenal before mine cleared (and I have a big one)... 7y

Owlizabeth That‘s the worst! 7y

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JacqMac I hate that! Hope you feel better soon. 7y

cobwebmoth I hope the headache goes away soon. 7y

AmandaL Feel better soon! 7y

Jennifer3 I hope you get relieve soon. 7y

Ash11hope Hope you feel better soon! 7y

mabell Headaches are the worst. I hope you feel better soon! 7y

Dragon Feel better soon 💐 hope your headache resolves quickly! 7y

ReadingSusan @jfalkens @Owlizabeth @JacqMac @cobwebmoth @AmandaL @Jennifer3 @Ash11hope @mabell @Dragon thank you so much!! I think my meds FINALLY kicked in. 7y

ReadingSusan @kamoorephoto it‘s the worst when I finally had an afternoon free. I am getting sick 😭 I had a newborn session this morning and called the mom to warn her and see if she wanted to reschedule. She was like nah I have a 2 year old so he probably has brought home worse 🤣 (edited) 7y

jfalkens @ReadingSusan yay 🤗 7y

Jas16 Hope you are feeling better 7y

booksensation Hope you feel better soon 7y

minkyb Sorry. 7y

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rubyslippersreads

Betsy in Spite of Herself | Maud Hart Lovelace

I didn't think I had #abookaboutbasketball, but then I remembered that Tib plays, and I think her team might have looked something like this. Plus Betsy dates a handsome basketball player. 😄 #marchmadness

Smangela, Callemarie

Zelma Wow, those uniforms look a little difficult to play in! 8y

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rubyslippersreads

Betsy in Spite of Herself | Maud Hart Lovelace

Ah, the allure of Phil Brandish's red auto (possibly this 1907 Buick). #photoadaynov16 #planestrainsautomobiles

RealLifeReading

Lynnsoprano Oh, I loved the Betsy and Tib books when I was a teen!😊 8y

RealLifeReading I've never read any of her books! 8y

rubyslippersreads @RealLifeReading You might want to start with the "high school" books. I look forward to hearing what you think. ??

Heaven to Betsy/Betsy in Spite of Herself

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ReadingSusan

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Oh how I love the Betsy-Tacy high school books. They are so good. I have loved them since I was a teenager and I still love rereading them every fall. #betsytacy #maudhartlovelace #betsyinspiteofherself #betsytacytib

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ReadingSusan

Betsy in Spite of Herself | Maud Hart Lovelace

September was very Septemberish that year.

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Betsy in Spite of Herself | Maud Hart Lovelace