<human>: I'm a beginner in the world of programming. What are the best books I can read to help me learn the basics?
<bot>: Some of the best books for learning the basics of programming include "Python Crash Course" by Eric Matthes, "Python Programming: An Introduction" by John Zelle, "Head First Java" by Kathy Sierra and Bert Bates, and "Programming Languages: Principles and Practice Using Python" by Kenneth C. Louden.