PHOENIX MARKETCITY CHENNAI CELEBRATES VALENTINE’S DAY WITH AN INTIMATE LITERARY EVENING AT CROSSWORD

Chennai, 16^th February 2026: Phoenix Marketcity Chennai, the city’s premier lifestyle destination for shopping, dining and immersive experiences, celebrated Valentine’s Day with a thoughtfully curated author-led session at CROSSWORD, one of India’s favourite destinations for book lovers. The event featured award-winning writer and illustrator Sharanya Manivannan and offered attendees an intimate one-hour literary experience that transformed the occasion into a meaningful celebration of storytelling, reflection, and shared connections.

Sharanya Manivannan the author of seven books across fiction, poetry, and children’s literature, including Incantations Over Water and the South Asia Laadli Award-winning, The High Priestess Never Marries. She captivated attendees with curated readings and candid conversations, exploring themes of love, identity, and self-discovery beyond conventional narratives.

The event witnessed an engaged turnout of readers who gathered to experience literature in an intimate, cosy coffee-table setting. The interactive format fostered heartfelt conversations and meaningful exchanges, perfectly echoing the spirit of Valentine’s Day by celebrating connection, storytelling, and the power of shared words.

This Valentine’s Day, Phoenix Marketcity Chennai offered patrons an experience of love beyond the ordinary, where stories resonated and books emerged as meaningful expressions of connection. Through initiatives like these, the destination continues to curate culturally enriching experiences that extend beyond retail.