Expressnews
Chennai, 13th February 2026: Phoenix Marketcity Chennai, the city’s premier lifestyle destination for shopping, dining and immersiveexperiences, invites visitors to celebrate Valentine’s Day in a thoughtful and meaningful way at CROSSWORD, India’s favourite destination for book lovers, with an author-led experience featuring Sharanya Manivannan, an award-winning writer and illustrator, on Saturday, 14th February from 2 PM onwards.
Sharanya Manivannan is an award-winning writer and illustrator and the author of seven books of fiction, poetry, and children’s literature, including the graphic novel Incantations Over Water and the acclaimed short story collection The High Priestess Never Marries, which won the South Asia Laadli Award. Her body of work has been recognised by leading literary platforms and festivals. Known for her lyrical storytelling and deeply introspective narratives, her presence adds a thoughtful layer to Crossword’s Valentine’s Day celebration.
The author-led experience brings together literature and mindful moments, as Sharanya Manivannan hosts an intimate coffee-table session – reading from her books, engaging in reflective conversations with readers, and creating a warm space for interaction and dialogue. At Crossword, love is reimagined beyond romance – celebrating the joy of writing, reading, and self-expression.
This Valentine’s Day, Phoenix Marketcity Chennai invites patrons to experience love beyond the ordinary, where stories speak, words heal, and books become the most meaningful gift of all.
Experience Valentine’s Month like never before – only at Phoenix Marketcity.
PROGRAMME DETAILS
Date : Saturday, 14th February 2026
Time : 2:00 PM onwards
Venue : Crossword, 2nd Floor, Phoenix Marketcity, No.142, Velachery Main Road, Chennai – 600 042
ALL ARE WELCOME!
