title: Guest Newsletter: Five Books - The Oldest Books, And Human Behaviour
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Five Books features in-depth author interviews recommending five books on a theme
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Guest Newsletter: Five Books - The Oldest Books, And Human Behaviour
By Sylvia Bishop • 15 Feb 2026 | View in browser
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Five Books features in-depth author interviews recommending five books on a theme. You can read more interviews on the site, or sign up for the newsletter.
The World's Oldest __ Books
Since cuneiform symbols were first used on clay tablets 5,000 years ago, humans have been recording not only information, but also stories. Some of the oldest writings were works of literature that speak to us across the millennia and continue to be published as books today. _Five Books_ contributing editor Tuva Kahrs brings you five of the oldest books that have made it all the way from clay tablet or papyrus scroll to printed edition or e-book, influencing countless generations of readers and writers. __Read more
The Psychology of Human Behaviour
While we may not always act as we should, research into human behaviour has taught us enough to improve things both individually and as a society, says behavioural scientist Michael Hallsworth , author of _The Hypocrisy Trap_. He talks us through his favourite books on human behaviour, from managing the voice in our head to avoiding the dangers of groupthink. __Read more
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