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"Amazon announced Wednesday it was launching Kindle in India, the world's second most-populous country, as the e-reader continues its international expansion.\nMore than 1 million e-books are now available for download in Indian Rupees from the Amazon Kindle Store. Kindles are also available for purchase at Chroma retail stores across India for 6,999 INR or about $126 (for the entry-level model sold for $79 in the U.S.). \n\"We are proud to launch this new Kindle store for Indian customers \u2014 offering Kindle book purchases in rupees and the ability to buy and read the work of many great Indian authors,\" said Russ Grandinetti, vice president of Kindle Content, in a statement. \"In addition, we are excited to work with Croma to make Kindle available at retail outlets across India.\"\nCustomers can also purchase Kindles online through Amazon.com, which ships to India.\nIn addition to international best-sellers, the domestic titles now for sale come from Indian authors, including Chetan Bhagat, Ashwin Sanghi, Ravinder Singh and Amish Tripathi.\nAmazon is also launching the Kindle Direct Publishing platform to independent authors and publishers in India.\nThe announcement of Kindle's expansion into India follows news earlier this week that Barnes &amp; Noble's Nook e-reader will be launching its first international expansion, into the UK, in October.\nBONUS: 10 Kindle Cases That Look Like Books\n\n\n10 Kindle Cases That Look Like Books \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1. LightWedge Verso\n\nThe Verso range features a few classic book-style covers. We like the embossing, spine and gilt detail on this classy maroon number.Cost: From $39.99\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2. Mauz Book Cases\n\nMade for your Kindle Touch, Mauz Books offers Don Quixote de la Mancha, Le Comte de Monte-Cristo, Pride and Prejudice, and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.Cost: $39.99\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n3. Pad &amp; Quill Cases\n\nPad &amp; Quill's cases for the Kindle 3, 4, Touch and Fire boast simple elegance with birch wood frames and leather covers.Cost: $49.99 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n4. M-Edge Kindle Cases\n\nIt's fun to browse M-Edge's \"Style Library\" for book-themed designs, like this awesome Space Adventures version. If you don't see any you like, you can always design your own.Cost: $40\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n5. The Tech Book\n\nAvailable in leather and linen, for the Kindle 3, Touch and Fire, \"The Tech Book\" is handmade in the U.S. Cost: From $29.97 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n6. Alicia Klein \"Nancy Drew\"\n\nMade for the second-gen Kindle, Alicia Klein's retro case is perfect for \"girl detectives.\"Cost: $27.50\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n7. inBOOK Cases\n\nA successful Kickstarter project, the inBOOK cases offer leather loveliness and inspiring quotes.Cost: $49.99\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n8. Kate Spade's Kindle Cases\n\nDesigner Kate Spade offers a fun take on four classic titles in her own unique style.Cost: From $55.95\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9. KleverCases\n\nManor Bindery can cover your Kindle 3, 4, Touch and Fire with classic imitation books or a \"My Kindle\" design made from lightweight, imitation cloth and leather.Cost: $41.44\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10. RooKCasE\n\nFinally, don't forget Etsy. A number of sellers offer \"upcycled\" vintage book covers. We particularly like RooKCasE's fun designs. Cost: Varies \n\n\n\n\n\n\n"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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