[Grammar] James' books or James's books

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Please see if both are correct:

a) These are James' books.
b) These are James's books.
 
You'll see both versions. I recommend you say and write James's books.

See also the Similar Thread below about when James broke his arms.
 
Strunk and White say they prefer b.
 
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