Google Play Books starts a new chapter in France

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Now that the legal dust has settled and Google's publishing [woes in 'ol Gaul][3] have been swept under the rug, it's [back to business as usual][4]. Starting today, _the land of Jerry Lewis lovers_ will have access to books on Google Play, making it the fifth European country to participate in Mountain View's online ebook store. Initially, the available catalog of domestic titles will count in the "hundreds" -- a sizable library that will surely grow as publishers grow comfortable with the Play ecosystem and more deals are struck -- and is supplemented by existing arrangements with international publishers. So, if you always meant to brush up on your Flaubert or _Fifty Shades of Grey_, well, now's your chance La France. Official PR after the break.

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