round up Your idea Fanatics: Robin Lee’s first novel in nearly a decade is here—and counting cult following around his latest book (and The Anne Hathaway film adaptation that followed), this is definitely a big one. In Fall on me, photographer Cecilia Chen moves her family from Paris to Los Angeles for her husband’s film career. Then a car accident threatens to upend her seemingly perfect life. This is because the other woman in the accident is Anouk Ferrand, the supermodel Cecilia had a quick but strong relationship in a photo shoot 20 years ago. This book has many things Your idea a sleeper hit—steamy scenes, heartache, and a complex 40-year-old female protagonist with a career in the art world—but it’s central to a heartbreaking love story that also explores race, class, power and how they interact with marriage and motherhood. we asked "patron saint of hornet mothers everywhere" a few questions Here’s what she had to say…
Q: What is your one unpopular opinion?
Lee: The smell of skunk is a powerful elixir. Those summer nights in Westchester (takes me back to it) driving with the windows down and kissing cute boys.
Q: One thing everyone should watch?
Lee: Chris Isaak’s “Wicked Game” Music Videostarring Helena Christensen and directed by Herb Ritts. This is a masterpiece.
Question: What should be read for every person?
Lee: Boosting your fertility by Tony Weschler and Caste by Isabel Wilkerson.
Q: What is your most valuable asset?
Lee: My childhood notebook and magazines. I guess my husband, kids, and dogs aren’t property, right?
Q: What is the one recipe that everyone should make?
Lee: Bolognese by Marcella Hazan.
Q: Is there one thing you are an expert on?
Lee: Nineties models and boy bands.
Q: What is your favorite indulgence?
Lee: ninety models and boy bands.
Q: If you were stranded on a desert island and could only eat one thing, what would it be?
Lee: Salad Niçoise and tarte tatin.
