Take a breather from the rush at Friend's Room Market this weekend

In a city where everything seems to move faster every day, Friend's Room Market is a small attempt at hitting pause. It's a cosy-sized festival that brings together books, art, music, food and creative activities in one place, all built around the idea of popping round to a mate's house for books, music and stories.

It’s an event from Book Festivals – this time they're doing things differently. Instead of a massive market or an all-day affair, they've created a space where you can actually sit and read without rushing, listen to music, browse handmade goods at your own pace or join small workshops to try something new.

There's a book zone with discounted surplus books at special prices, an art and craft market showcasing handmade works, craft drinks and food to keep you going, acoustic music throughout the day, creative workshops and a reading lawn tucked into green space where you can settle in with a book.

Every bit of it is designed to create those small moments where you can actually connect with yourself and the people around you. It's not about ticking off a massive list of things to see or racing through stalls before closing time. It's about slowing down, even if just for an afternoon, and remembering what it feels like to browse, linger and enjoy things at a gentler pace.

Friend's Room Market runs from April 2-9, 1pm-9pm at Supalai City Resort Charan 91. Entry is free.