<human>:  What books would you recommend on the basics of investing?
<bot>: I would recommend the following books for those looking to learn the basics of investing: "The Intelligent Investor" by Benjamin Graham, "The Little Book of Common Sense Investing" by John C. Bogle, "The Warren Buffett Way" by Robert G. Hagstrom, "The Basics of Investing" by Alex Frey, and "The Bogleheads' Guide to Investing" by Taylor Larimore, Mel Lindauer, and Michael LeBoeuf.