Adult Book Discussion: The Flight Attendant by Chris Bohjalian

The St. Marys Community Public Library is holding in-person book discussions on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:00 p.m. Join us as we share our love of books, and discover a possible selection of new books to try for yourself. It's a great time to come back to the library! Patrons of the St Marys Community Public Library will discuss The Flight Attendant by Chris Bohjalian on Thursday, October 8th, 2026. A library staff member will lead the discussion in the library meeting room from 6:00 p.m. To 7:00 p.m. Cassandra Bowden is no stranger to hungover mornings. She's a binge drinker, her job with the airline making it easy to find adventure, and the occasional blackouts seem to be inevitable. She lives with them, and the accompanying self-loathing. When she awakes in a Dubai hotel room, she tries to piece the previous night back together, already counting the minutes until she has to catch her crew shuttle to the airport. She quietly slides out of bed, careful not to aggravate her already pounding head, and looks at the man she spent the night with. She sees his dark hair. His utter stillness. And blood, a slick, still wet pool on the crisp white sheets. Afraid to call the police - she's a single woman alone in a hotel room far from home - Cassie begins to lie. She lies as she joins the other flight attendants and pilots in the van. She lies on the way to Paris as she works the first-class cabin. She lies to the FBI agents in New York who meet her at the gate. Soon it's t