Books From the Basement

Books From the Basement

Lisa Burkett and Amy Tharakan

Episodes 117
Avg. Duration 1h 34m
Activity Active
Apple Rating 4.8 (56)
Since Dec 2020
Latest Episode May 2026

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Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
72%
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About This Podcast

Do you remember the books you read growing up in the 1970's and 80's? Whether it's a favorite series that you know by heart, or a story that you vaguely recall, the "Books From the Basement" Podcast is the place to tune in. Best friends Amy Tharakan and Lisa Burkett offer listeners a comedic approach to revisiting their favorite series books that were written between 1930 and 1970.

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S6E102 Trixie Belden: The Mystery at Saratoga (Part 2)

May 02, 2026 1h 32m

Send us Fan MailHey listeners! In this episode, Lisa and Amy continue their deep dive into The Mystery at Saratoga. Trixie and Honey spend the day at the racetrack where they meet a suspect who knew…

S6E101 Trixie Belden: The Mystery at Saratoga (Part 1)

Mar 30, 2026 1h 36m

Send us Fan MailHey listeners! Trixie’s back for all our TB fans! In this episode, Lisa and Amy begin their exploration of The Mystery at Saratoga. Regan has “disappeared’ and The Belden-Wheeler…

S6E100 Nancy Drew: The Secret of the Old Clock (Part 6)

Mar 15, 2026 2h

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Lisa and Amy wrap up their review of Nancy Drew and The Secret of the Old Clock. Nancy assists the police, bends the law herself, and helps recover the clock,…

S6E99 Nancy Drew: The Secret of the Old Clock (Part 5)

Feb 14, 2026 1h 49m

Send us Fan MailAmy and Lisa are back and delving into another segment of The Secret of the Old Clock. Nancy finds herself in a tight spot when she’s literally locked in a closet. The caretaker…

S5E98 Nancy Drew: The Secret of the Old Clock (Part 4)

Oct 22, 2025 1h 37m

Send us Fan MailThe Secret of the Old Clock saga continues in this episode. Nancy is convinced that another will exists and “old lady” Abby/Abigail Rowan confirms it. Plus, Nancy visits her “chum’s”…

S5E97 Nancy Drew: The Secret of the Old Clock (Part 3)

Sep 13, 2025 1h 45m

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Lisa & Amy continue their discussion of The Secret of the Old Clock. The theme seems to be same characters in different situations, minus the vicious dog, which…

S5E96 Nancy Drew: The Secret of the Old Clock (Part 2)

Aug 26, 2025 1h 37m

Send us Fan MailBuckle up for part two of Nancy Drew’s The Secret of the Old Clock. Lisa and Amy discover even more differences between their editions. Lisa is disappointed to find out her 1930…

S5E95 Nancy Drew: The Secret of the Old Clock (Part 1)

Aug 10, 2025 1h 48m

Send us Fan MailIt’s time for some new characters! Join Lisa and Amy as they start at the very beginning of the Nancy Drew series. The Secret of the Old Clock has both a 1930 version and a 1959…

S5E94 Trixie Belden: The Mystery of the Queen's Necklace (Part 4)

Jul 09, 2025 1h 59m

Send us Fan MailLisa & Amy attempt to wrap up The Mystery of the Queen’s Necklace, but the author isn’t cooperating. In this final part of the book, Trixie and Honey continue to work on solving…

S5E93 Trixie Belden: The Mystery of the Queen's Necklace (Part 3)

Jun 02, 2025 1h 11m

Send us Fan MailLisa & Amy continue to explore The Mystery of the Queen’s Necklace. The BWGs travel to Stratford-on-Avon to explore Shakespeare’s hometown. Trixie calls an emergency meeting of…

S5E92 Trixie Belden: The Mystery of the Queen's Necklace (Part 2)

May 19, 2025 1h 54m

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Lisa & Amy delve into the new few chapters of The Mystery of the Queen’s Necklace. The BWGs search London for answers about Honey's inherited necklace. A…

S5E91 Trixie Belden: The Mystery of the Queen's Necklace (Part 1)

May 04, 2025 1h 27m

Send us Fan MailLisa and Amy start a new Trixie Belden book: The Mystery of the Queen’s Necklace. The BWGs (minus Brian, Dan, and Di) travel to England in search of answers about Honey’s inherited…

S4E90 Trixie Belden: The Mystery at Mead's Mountain (Part 7)

Jan 27, 2025 1h 32m

Send us Fan MailLisa and Amy explore the final two chapters of Trixie Belden & The Mystery at Mead’s Mountain in this episode. Trixie, Honey & Jim catch the kidnappers, a dangerous rescue…

S4 Bonus Episode #15: Christmas 2024

Dec 25, 2024 1h 59m Bonus

Send us Fan MailHappy Holidays! Our annual Christmas Bonus Episode is here, and it's one you won't want to miss! Join Lisa and Amy as they revisit their favorite party books for some exciting holiday…

S4E89 Trixie Belden: Mystery at Mead's Mountain (Part 6)

Dec 07, 2024 59m

Send us Fan MailLisa and Amy continue their exploration of Trixie Belden & The Mystery at Mead’s Mountain. After being captured by the man in the cabin, Trixie and Honey offer to help him recover…

S4E88 Trixie Belden: Mystery at Mead's Mountain (Part 5)

Nov 22, 2024 1h 7m

Send us Fan MailLisa and Amy continue exploring Trixie Belden and The Mystery at Mead’s Mountain. Dr. Brian treats Mr. Moonshine's skiing injury, young Rosie exhibits kleptomaniacal tendencies, and…

S4E87 Trixie Belden: Mystery at Mead's Mountain (Part 4)

Nov 07, 2024 1h 10m

Send us Fan MailLisa and Amy continue their exploration of Trixie Belden and The Mystery at Mead’s Mountain. Mart miraculously recovers from his harrowing escape from an avalanche. Trixie and Honey…

S4E86 Trixie Belden: The Mystery at Mead's Mountain (Part 3)

Oct 24, 2024 1h 33m

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Lisa and Amy continue their exploration of The Mystery at Mead’s Mountain. Things take a deadly turn at the ski lodge when Mart gets caught in an avalanche, but…

S4E85 Trixie Belden: The Mystery at Mead's Mountain (Part 2)

Aug 28, 2024 1h 14m

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Lisa and Amy continue their exploration of The Mystery at Mead’s Mountain. The BWGs make the most of their time by having a snowball fight in the swimming pool and…

S4E84 Trixie Belden: The Mystery at Mead's Mountain (Part 1)

Jun 22, 2024 1h 10m

Send us Fan MailIt’s time for another new Trixie Belden! Lisa and Amy delve into The Mystery at Mead’s Mountain in this episode. The BWGs visit Vermont on a mission to assess a ski resort for Mr.…

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