Books From the Basement

Lisa Burkett and Amy Tharakan
  • 4.9 (54)
  • COMEDY
  • UPDATED BIMONTHLY

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.

  1. OCT 22

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

    Send us a text The 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” summer camp to find the location of the Topham’s bungalow.  In Lisa’s ender, find out how not to get hypnotized courtesy of Penny Warner’s The Official Nancy Drew Handbook. Please rate and review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps us get the word out about the podcast! You can still listen on your regular platform. Follow this link and click the “listen on Apple podcast” button. Then click on the rate and review tab to reach the correct page. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/books-from-the-basement/id1544343334 Please email us at booksfromthebasementpc@gmail.com Visit our FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/booksfromthebasement Join our FB Group: www.facebook.com/groups/booksfromthebasementpc If you want to help us keep our podcast ad-free, please go to www.buymeacoffee.com/booksbasement, where you can donate by buying us a "book" instead of a coffee!

    1h 37m

  2. SEP 13

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

    Send us a text In 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 only appears in Amy’s version. In Lisa’s ender, find out how to tell when someone is lying courtesy of Penny Warner’s The Official Nancy Drew Handbook. Please rate and review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps us get the word out about the podcast! You can still listen on your regular platform. Follow this link and click the “listen on Apple podcast” button. Then click on the rate and review tab to reach the correct page. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/books-from-the-basement/id1544343334 Please email us at booksfromthebasementpc@gmail.com Visit our FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/booksfromthebasement Join our FB Group: www.facebook.com/groups/booksfromthebasementpc If you want to help us keep our podcast ad-free, please go to www.buymeacoffee.com/booksbasement, where you can donate by buying us a "book" instead of a coffee!

    1h 45m

  3. AUG 26

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

    Send us a text Buckle 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 version is far less exciting than Amy’s 1959 version. In Lisa’s ender, get some tips on how to tell a good guy from a bad guy courtesy of Penny Warner’s The Official Nancy Drew Handbook. Please rate and review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps us get the word out about the podcast! You can still listen on your regular platform. Follow this link and click the “listen on Apple podcast” button. Then click on the rate and review tab to reach the correct page. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/books-from-the-basement/id1544343334 Please email us at booksfromthebasementpc@gmail.com Visit our FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/booksfromthebasement Join our FB Group: www.facebook.com/groups/booksfromthebasementpc If you want to help us keep our podcast ad-free, please go to www.buymeacoffee.com/booksbasement, where you can donate by buying us a "book" instead of a coffee!

    1h 37m

  4. AUG 10

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

    Send us a text It’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 version, so once again, it’s time to compare and contrast!  Please rate and review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps us get the word out about the podcast! You can still listen on your regular platform. Follow this link and click the “listen on Apple podcast” button. Then click on the rate and review tab to reach the correct page. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/books-from-the-basement/id1544343334 Please email us at booksfromthebasementpc@gmail.com Visit our FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/booksfromthebasement Join our FB Group: www.facebook.com/groups/booksfromthebasementpc If you want to help us keep our podcast ad-free, please go to www.buymeacoffee.com/booksbasement, where you can donate by buying us a "book" instead of a coffee!

    1h 49m

  5. JUL 9

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

    Send us a text Lisa & 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 their agency's multiple mysteries. But in the end, it’s Miss Trask to the rescue as she single handedly takes down the bad guys for the BWGs and Scotland Yard. Please rate and review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps us get the word out about the podcast! You can still listen on your regular platform. Follow this link and click the “listen on Apple podcast” button. Then click on the rate and review tab to reach the correct page. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/books-from-the-basement/id1544343334 Please email us at booksfromthebasementpc@gmail.com Visit our FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/booksfromthebasement Join our FB Group: www.facebook.com/groups/booksfromthebasementpc If you want to help us keep our podcast ad-free, please go to www.buymeacoffee.com/booksbasement, where you can donate by buying us a "book" instead of a coffee!

    1h 59m

  6. JUN 2

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

    Send us a text Lisa & 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 the BWGs to discuss Miss Trask’s involvement with a dashing Scottish man. The group also takes in a performance of Macbeth and makes friends with several of the locals who show them around town. Please rate and review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps us get the word out about the podcast! You can still listen on your regular platform. Follow this link and click the “listen on Apple podcast” button. Then click on the rate and review tab to reach the correct page. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/books-from-the-basement/id1544343334 Please email us at booksfromthebasementpc@gmail.com Visit our FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/booksfromthebasement Join our FB Group: www.facebook.com/groups/booksfromthebasementpc If you want to help us keep our podcast ad-free, please go to www.buymeacoffee.com/booksbasement, where you can donate by buying us a "book" instead of a coffee!

    1h 12m

  7. MAY 19

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

    Send us a text In 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 harrowing day unfolds for Honey when someone almost steals her purse, and then she falls—or is pushed—under a bus at Piccadilly Circus. Please rate and review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps us get the word out about the podcast! You can still listen on your regular platform. Follow this link and click the “listen on Apple podcast” button. Then click on the rate and review tab to reach the correct page. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/books-from-the-basement/id1544343334 Please email us at booksfromthebasementpc@gmail.com Visit our FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/booksfromthebasement Join our FB Group: www.facebook.com/groups/booksfromthebasementpc If you want to help us keep our podcast ad-free, please go to www.buymeacoffee.com/booksbasement, where you can donate by buying us a "book" instead of a coffee!

    1h 54m

  8. MAY 4

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

    Send us a text Lisa 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 necklace. While in London, Trixie feels like she's facing discrimination as an American. The group goes to Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, and the Bob-White whistle is necessary in the Chamber of Horrors. Please rate and review on Apple Podcasts. It really helps us get the word out about the podcast! You can still listen on your regular platform. Follow this link and click the “listen on Apple podcast” button. Then click on the rate and review tab to reach the correct page. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/books-from-the-basement/id1544343334 Please email us at booksfromthebasementpc@gmail.com Visit our FB Page:  https://www.facebook.com/booksfromthebasement Join our FB Group: www.facebook.com/groups/booksfromthebasementpc If you want to help us keep our podcast ad-free, please go to www.buymeacoffee.com/booksbasement, where you can donate by buying us a "book" instead of a coffee!

    1h 27m
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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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  • Creator
    Lisa Burkett and Amy Tharakan
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    113
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Books From the Basement
  • Show Website
    Books From the Basement