With Bangkok's weather finally playing nice, this weekend's the perfect time to drag yourself (and a fellow bookworm) to turn pages with a bunch of strangers.
Reading in the Park is back for round two, welcoming the cool breeze that's just rolled in. It's happening this Saturday November 22 at the amphitheatre in Benjakitti Park from 4pm-6pm.
What makes this thing work is how it actually gets people off their phones and chatting face-to-face, which led to the whole Bangkok Offline Reading Club community forming in the first place. This edition feels particularly well-timed now that the weather's turned, and it's appealing to head out for some fresh air and sprawl in the middle of a park with a good book.
As with the last one, this is part of the Offline Book Club series run by the BKK Lit Fest team, which means you'll be expected to give your phone a rest for a bit. On the day, just bring whatever you're reading (physical book or e-reader, they're not fussy), chuck in a mat and you're sorted. If you've got a book you reckon others should read, bring a spare copy along, and there's usually some swapping going on between readers.
The whole thing's free, so there's really no excuse not to give it a go while Bangkok's actually bearable outside.
Reading in the Park happens on Saturday November 22 at the amphitheatre in Benjakitti Park from 4pm-6pm. Entry is free. RSVP via here.