Reviews and Guides on Books and Stationery, Chennai

Connexions, the brand that enjoys the patronage of the residents of Anna Nagar, has now come to Velachery, a fast developing residential hub. The books and gift outlet situated above the Hero Honda showroom, opened in 2008. Large and well lit...

They also have Euro Books, from the Euro Kids stable, which includes the Noddy and Friends stories from Britain and Winnie the Pooh and Friends series. These are colorful and sure to win the hearts of young ones...

Words & Worths was started in December 2001 by Ansari. Located just behind the Spencer’s Daily outlet in Besant Nagar, this is a basement books and stationery store. Green marble stairs are ensconced on one side by the quaint, old fashioned box window...

From the Chennai Central Station, if you go along its right on the abutting EVR Periyar Salai, and take a right turn after the row of small cubicle shops, you have entered the busy Moore Market area. This was once the ultimate flea market, THE place to go to in Chennai for cheap second hand goods...

The Oxford Bookstore also has a rather comfy “reading lounge” so to speak where you can pick up a book or two and browse through before picking up what you want. If you are a tea lover then check out Chai-bar here run by the Park Hotel that serves up varieties of tea...

Fancy. That’s the standard description people have for the kind of wedding card they want, say owners of companies that specialize in creating and printing invitations. And if you are in town to organize a quick wedding for a brother, sister, cousin or friend...

The variety and quantity on display is quite amazing. MetroMela therefore warns booklovers that you will definitely end up spending more than you had planned, so make sure you bring your credit card with you...

Old beautiful interiors, high ceilings, mammoth staircase, tall shelves of books, grand flooring Higginbothams is stunning and overwhelming with its charming architecture. There are few buildings like it remaining in Chennai...

The staff here is courteous and well-informed about the books available, so finding something in a hurry is not a problem. Besides, they have one of the best collections on religion, philosophy and sociology...

The other reason Odyssey scores brownie points with most parents is, for the play area with a slide, in the center of the toys section that keeps children busy while they shop. And not to worry, the Odyssey staff are fine with children...