The Idea of You: Read the book that inspired the Anne Hathaway movie

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine are blessing our screens with the release of The Idea of You – a much-anticipated movie based on Robinne Lee’s 2017 book of the same name. If you think the story sounds suspiciously similar to the romantic life of real boy band member Harry Styles you’re not alone, as legions of fans have speculated whether or not The Idea of You could be inspired by the singer. The book’s author has since confirmed the pop star character was indeed inspired by a number of different men, including the “Watermelon Sugar” singer, as well as Prince Harry and Lee’s ex-boyfriends. ‘The Idea of You’ by Robinne Lee, published by Penguin: Was £9.99, now £9.18 Amazon.co.uk open image in gallery Robinne Lee’s The Idea of You tells the story of 40-year-old divorcee Solène and 24-year-old Hayes, lead singer of the world-famous boyband August Bloom.