Prolific First Nations poet and novelist Lee Maracle’s new book, Celia’s Song ($24, Cormorant), mines many of her familiar themes – aboriginal trauma, the fallout from European contact, the female power to heal – in a complex story of a woman who craves retreat but must stay focused on her village to help her people. A two-headed serpent and a shape-shifting mink who understands his role as witness also figure prominently in this beautiful tale. Maracle launches the book Tuesday (September 30) when NOW books editor Susan G. Cole interviews her onstage at the Tranzac. See book listings.
