FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS

■ Michael J. Fox. The beloved actor in the “Back to the Future” franchise and the hit TV show “Family Ties,” talks about life with Parkinson’s in his memoir, “No Time Like the Future: An Optimist Considers Mortality.” He’ll be in conversation with the New York Times bestselling author Harlan Coben. (8 p.m. Nov. 19. $36 including book)

■ Harlan Coben. The New York Times bestselling author whose thrillers have been made into Netflix series (“The Stranger,” “Safe”) talks about his latest, “The Boy From the Woods.” He’ll be in conversation with Atlanta author Emily Giffin. (8 p.m. Oct. 25, $23 including book)

■ Rachel Beanland and

Kristin Harmel. The authors of “Florence Adler Swims Forever” and “Book of Lost Names,” respectively, talk about their historical novels that feature strong women protagonists who demonstrate the power of the human spirit in the face of devastating adversity. (1 p.m. Nov. 10, $6)

■ Cameron Douglas. The son of actor Michael Douglas and grandson of Hollywood icon Kirk Douglas spent 10 years in prison, including two years in solitary confinement, for myriad drug convictions. Today, he is rebuilding his life and following in the family’s footsteps as an actor. His memoir, “Long Way Home,” charts the course from his privileged upbringing to drug addict to prisoner to family man. (8 p.m. Nov. 11, $11)

■ Jonathan Safran Foer. The New York Times bestselling author discusses his investigation into how a plant-based diet can have a positive impact on climate change in “We Are the Weather.” (8 p.m. Oct. 19, $11).

■ Esther Safran Foer. Jonathan Safran Foer’s mother discusses her memoir, “I Want You to Know We’re Still Here,” about her family’s history during the Holocaust. (8 p.m. Nov. 9, free)

COURTESY OF SEREBE KIRONDE Author Cameron Douglas.