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Ruth Lauren
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I write books for kids. MURDER AT HOTEL MARVELO out now! ND

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Ruth Lauren @ruthlaurenbooks.bsky.social · Apr 1
Children’s book of the week in The Times! 😃😃😃 ‘A cosy whodunnit set in a magical hotel’
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Ruth Lauren's crime scene investigators - Absolutely Education UK absolutely-education.co.uk/ruth-laurens...
Ruth Lauren's crime scene investigators - Absolutely Education UK
A hotbed of magic, a crime and three children on the quest for justice – Murder at Hotel Marvelo is an otherworldly feast
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July 3, 2026 at 12:51 PM
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This is Bodie. His presence indicates the beginning of Pride Month. May his whimsy and steadfastness bring joy and confidence to all. 14/10 the parade starts right behind him 🌈🐾 (IG: hellobodie)
a golden retriever puppy on a bright pink rope leash prances through some tall grass. he’s wearing a brightly patterned bandana around his neck and is carrying a miniature six-stripe pride flag in his mouth. his front right paw is raised mid-stride, like he’s ready to hop into a pride parade at any second.
June 1, 2026 at 4:46 PM
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One eyebrow only, but it’s a spectacular one #caturday
April 11, 2026 at 6:50 AM
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He’s old, he’s noisy, we love him #caturday
April 11, 2026 at 6:48 AM
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April 11, 2026 at 6:46 AM
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Children’s book of the week in The Times! 😃😃😃 ‘A cosy whodunnit set in a magical hotel’
April 1, 2026 at 2:25 PM
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Signed copies of MURDER AT HOTEL MARVELO at the lovely @dauntbooks.bsky.social this morning 😊

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March 28, 2026 at 6:43 PM
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Popped into my local Waterstones to sign MURDER AT HOTEL MARVELO. Left some bookmarks with the kind bookseller too 😊 @piccadilly-press.bsky.social
March 25, 2026 at 3:10 PM
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The recent attack on our website and the lgbtiqa+ books we recommend has reminded us how much supportive voices matter. If you believe in inclusive books and diverse reading for all children, please consider linking to our website on your website or social media. Thank you. https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk
March 23, 2026 at 6:18 PM
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Pre order MURDER AT HOTEL MARVELO from www.papercatbookshop.co.uk for a chance to win this lovely prize bundle from my publisher!
March 3, 2026 at 7:58 AM
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Books we love in March 💙

Every month, we review dozens of books for children and teenagers.

Here are our top picks this month 👇

https://bit.ly/487zIVT
A colourful collage of book covers. Dark blue text on a green background says books we love in March.
March 1, 2026 at 5:29 PM
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25% off a pre-order of my debut YA, A Million Tiny Missiles All At Once! Thank you @waterstones.bsky.social
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February 17, 2026 at 1:43 PM
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It’s #whiskerwednesday but I invite you to also LOOK AT THOSE PAWS.
January 21, 2026 at 12:01 PM
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Thanks to @firstnews.bsky.social for including MURDER AT HOTEL MARVELO in this issue!
January 19, 2026 at 12:34 PM
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Thanks to @teachprimarymag.bsky.social and @kateheap.bsky.social for including MURDER AT HOTEL MARVELO in their book club. And in this line up, no less! 😮
January 13, 2026 at 3:18 PM
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Tickets for Murder (A Tariq Twins Mystery 2) by Niyla Farook. At an LA theme park the twins’ guide is murdered, and a new case begins - Daily new children's book #kidlit #BookOfTheDay #ad - Daily new children's book #kidlit #ad
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Tickets for Murder (A Tariq Twins Mystery 2) by Niyla Farook.
Tickets for Murder (A Tariq Twins Mystery 2) by Niyla Farook. 9781800789357
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January 13, 2026 at 3:04 PM
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I'm just finishing Murder at Hotel Marvelo, and I'm going to recommend it in my newsletter this week. Super cozy crime with a fun magical twist, and such nicely turned prose! Keep your eyes open for this one. #KidLit #KidLitUK
ruthlaurenbooks.bsky.social Ruth Lauren @ruthlaurenbooks.bsky.social · Dec 11
Thank you for including MURDER AT HOTEL MARVELO!
December 11, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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Thank you for including MURDER AT HOTEL MARVELO!
December 11, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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Books make great presents 🎁 😉
December 6, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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ARCs will be on their way to reviewers soon!
November 14, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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Available for request on NetGalley now! www.netgalley.co.uk/catalog/book...
#netgalley #murderathotelmarvelo #kidlit #middlegradebooks
November 6, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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Kitty is here for #caturday
An old black cat whose whiskers have gone white curled up asleep on a bed.
October 18, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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We heard tell that it is #caturday
A tuxedo cat with long white whiskers and eyebrows showing off his white paws while lounging regally on a bed.
October 18, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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Authors, academics, anyone who writes professionally, needs to sign up to
@alcs.co.uk
now to get their fair share of royalties. (Today is the day for anyone who already did this.)
September 24, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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So happy with this cover! The book’s not bad either 😉
ruthlaurenbooks.bsky.social Ruth Lauren @ruthlaurenbooks.bsky.social · Sep 4
Just look at this gorgeous cover for MURDER AT HOTEL MARVELO!Thank you Piccadilly Press!
Art by Federica Frenna.
Sound on.
September 17, 2025 at 4:17 PM