- Published: 6 January 2026
- ISBN: 9781761357954
- Imprint: Penguin
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 400
- RRP: $22.99
Lola's Secret

















- Published: 6 January 2026
- ISBN: 9781761357954
- Imprint: Penguin
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 400
- RRP: $22.99
The book is hugely entertaining but also reminds us of the importance of thinking of others as McInerney draws beautiful and very convincing portraits of characters either depleted by the demands of modern life, desperately lonely or in need...But the best thing about this book is its sense of humour. McInerney is the mistress of the plot and weaves about five into this fine, textured read.
Sunday Tasmanian
Lola's Secret is a lovely, gentle story of a family, a Christmas, love and different kinds of adventure.
Courier Mail
This is a charming, witty novel in which Monica's assured writing sparkles and which, when you reach the end, will leave you feeling like you've been given a huge, warm hug...Some novels are simply very special. This is one of those novels.
Hello! Magazine
Australian Book Industry Awards
Shortlisted • 2012 • General Fiction Book of the Year