10 best books of August 2016, according to Amazon's editors

What are the best books to be released as summer winds down? Check out Amazon's picks.

11. 'Behold the Dreamers,' by Imbolo Mbue

Debut writer Mbue's novel tells the story of the privileged Edwards family, which includes a Lehman Brothers executive, and the Cameroonian Jonga family. Jende Jonga goes to work for the Edwards, and the members of both families become involved in unexpected ways. The book is "announcing a new voice in literature," Schluep says.

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