On this week's episode of You Are What You Read, we are joined by actor, travel writer and director, Andrew McCarthy. Andrew McCarthy is the bestselling author of Brat: An 80's Story, Just Fly Away, The Longest Way Home, and Walking with Sam, and he is an award-winning travel writer as an editor-at-large at National Geographic Traveler magazine. Best known as an actor the past four decades, Andrew has appeared in such iconic films as Pretty in Pink and Less Than Zero. Inspired by his acting career as a member of the 80's "Brat Pack", Andrew directed the all-new documentary film, BRATS, now streaming on Hulu. Thanks to our wonderful sponsors!This episode of You Are What You Read is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/WHATYOUREAD today to get 10% off your first month. Get it off your chest, with BetterHelp.We'd also like to thank Book of the Month. Head over to bookofthemonth.com and use Promo Code ADRI to get your first book for just $9.99.Thank you for listening, and thank you for reading.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices