Daybreak Alberta

This hour, why modern cars are too quiet. Plus, a preview of the Bountiful Farmers' Market. Plus music from The Supremes, Jackie DeShannon, Spirit of the West, and Keith Urban with Carrie Underwood.

This hour, how to have good communication in the business environment regarding issues around #MeToo. Also, author JoAnn McCaig says her new novel reveals truths about lust and ambition in women of a certain age. Plus music from Split Enz, the Prolaimers, Michael Bernard Fitzgerald, and Kate & Anna McGarrigle.

Alberta author, Jo Ann McCaig, is an award-winning writer, in addition to an educator and successful business woman. You can hear her from time to time on The Next Chapter with Shelagh Rogers where she reviews the titles that are doing well in the Calgary bookshop she owns. JoAnn has just published her latest book, "An Honest Woman," and for her part, she says her novel reveals truths about lust and ambition for women of a certain age. It's an intricate tale and JoAnn McCaig joined Russell Bowers in the Daybreak studio.

This hour, does Christmas decor and music at the local mall arrive too early? Also, why the police would like you to register your doorbell camera with them. Plus music from the Moody Blues, Emily Triggs, Mumford & Song, Half Moon Run, and the Bee Gees.

This hour, how to balance mental health and financial health. Also, Angie Abdou reviews two new Alberta books, one about a woman constantly getting lost, and another about a woman heading for Magnetic North. Plus music from Mary Chapin Carpenter, Van Morrsion, and Sid Marty.

This hour, how safe are small cars compared to trucks and SUV's? Also, a visit to the Alberta Art Gallery. Plus music from Lana Del Ray, Prince, April Wine, Kool & the Gang, and Copperhead.

Daybreak's books reviewer, Angie Abdou (The Bone Cage, Home Ice) returns for the month of November to peer inside the pages of two new works of fiction. Naomi K Lewis'' new book, "Tiny Lights for Travellers" has been nominated for a Governor General's literary award, Angie also review the travel memoir, "Magnetic North," by Jenna Butler, a poet and creative writing instructor at Red Deer College.

This hour, part two of our series on Financial Literacy, what to do when the creditors of collectors are calling. Also, Marty Chan releases his 19th book for young adults, "Kung Fu Master." Plus music from Culture Club, the Beautiful South, Valdy, Shaun Cassidy, and Terry Kelly.

This hour, the story of how Leonard Cohen's best-known song almost didn't happen. Plus Stuart McLean salutes Nelson, BC. And marking the anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Plus music from The Bellamy Brothers, Van Morrison and Rufus Wainwright.

This hour, celebrating the Navajo Code Talkers of the Second World War. Also, Kevin Allen reflects on his first book, "Our Past Matters: Stories of Gay Calgary," Plus music from Eliza Doolittle, The Monkees, and Millie Jackson.