Saturday, May 23, 2026

BLOG TOUR - Nowhere to Hide


DESCRIPTION:

He paced while keeping his eye on his hostages. They watched him back with their gazes fixed on each step he took. Locking eyes with the father in a home so luxurious, so unlike his own, he knew this was his only chance for justice after all these years. He’d stop at nothing to get it.

When a lone gunman takes an entire family hostage in a wealthy suburb, there is only one FBI negotiator he’ll engage with. Special Agent Sandra Vos hit the headlines for bringing a crisis incident at Founders Hospital to a close, but there’s no time to rest with a family’s life in her hands.

Arriving on the scene, Sandra discovers that Edward Hanson and his, family are the hostages. Edward is the son of the late Timothy Hanson who left his entire fortune to his son. While it seems this may be all about money, the hostage taker makes a demand that is far more personal. Reopen an investigation into a fatal car accident from thirty-three years ago or he shoots the entire family. But how does this connect to the Hansons?

Sandra calls in her boyfriend, Detective Eric Birch, at the Metropolitan Police Department, and asks him to dig into the case. Eric works to untangle a web of lies which leads him straight to the heart of the police force. But can any of this help Sandra talk the hostage taker down and save the family? And how much will Eric need to sacrifice in the pursuit of the truth?

A completely addictive mystery thriller perfect for fans of Kendra Elliot’s Mercy Kilpatrick series, Mary Stone and Elle Gray.

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Title:   Nowhere to Hide
Author:   Carolyn Arnold
Series:   Sandra Vos #3
Publisher:  Bookouture 
Genre:   Mystery & Thrillers
Format:   Kindle ARC
No. of Pages:  322
Date of Publication:  May 20, 2026
My Rating:   5 Stars

MY THOUGHTS:

Special Agent Sandra Vos is facing yet another harrowing hostage situation. Still an unwilling celebrity after the Founders Hospital takeover, Sandra’s focus remains fixed on her latest case. As an FBI negotiator, she is once again dealing with terrified victims and a desperate hostage taker. This time, Edward Hanson and his family are being held at gunpoint.

Sandra soon discovers that the motive behind the standoff is far more surprising than expected. Somehow, it is connected to a hit-and-run accident that occurred more than three decades earlier. The hostage taker is seeking justice, and Sandra hopes that by uncovering his identity and helping him find closure, she can save the lives of those trapped inside.

With nonstop tension that never lets up, Nowhere to Hide is an excellent addition to the Sandra Vos series. Carolyn Arnold delivers a compelling story filled with dramatic twists and characters readers cannot help but root for as the mystery unfolds. More than just an engaging thriller, the novel also deepens the ongoing character development within the series.

As the third book in the series, this is the perfect opportunity to pick up books one and two and read them in order. While Nowhere to Hide can certainly be enjoyed as a standalone, there is meaningful continuity that enriches the experience and leaves readers eager for book four.

Many thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Carolyn Arnold was born in a small Canadian town and enjoys spending time outdoors, but she also loves the lights of a big city. Grounded by her roots and lifted by her dreams, her overactive imagination insists that she tell her stories. Her intention is to touch the hearts of millions with her books, to entertain, inspire, and empower. As an international bestselling and award-winning author, she has several continuing fiction series, including her popular Detective Madison Knight series. She offers readers nearly three dozen published books in genres ranging from crime thrillers and hard-boiled mysteries to cozy mysteries and action adventures. She currently lives north of London, Ontario, with her husband and two beagles.

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    Wednesday, May 20, 2026

    AUDIOBOOK REVIEW - Yellow Wife

      
    Title:  Yellow Wife
    Author Sadeqa Johnson
    Publisher:  Ink
    Genre:   Multicultural Historical Fiction
    Format:  Audiobook
    Narrator:  Robin Miles
    Length:  9 hrs 31 mins
    No. of Pages:   278
    Date of Publication:   January 12, 2021
    My Rating:   5 Stars

    DESCRIPTION:

    In the tradition of Wench and Twelve Years a Slave, this harrowing story follows an enslaved woman forced to barter love and freedom while living in the most infamous slave jail in Virginia.

    Born on a plantation in Charles City, Virginia, Pheby Brown was promised her freedom on her eighteenth birthday. But when her birthday finally comes around, instead of the idyllic life she was hoping for with her true love, she finds herself thrust into the bowels of slavery at the infamous Devil’s Half-Acre, a jail where slaves are broken, tortured, and sold every day. Forced to become the mistress of the brutal man who owns the jail, Pheby faces the ultimate sacrifice to protect her heart in this powerful, thrilling story of one slave’s fight for freedom.


    MY THOUGHTS:
    I just completed the heartbreaking novel Yellow Wife by Sadeqa Johnson. Set in pre–Civil War Virginia, this powerful work of historical fiction follows Pheby Delores Brown, a mixed-race young woman who longs for freedom. Her white father not only promises that she will one day be free, but also assures her she will receive an education and a future beyond the plantation.

    Tragically, life has very different plans for Pheby. Her beloved Essex is torn from her despite their hopes of escaping together, and further heartbreak leads to her being sold into slavery at the infamous Devil’s Half Acre jail. There, enslaved people endure horrifying and inhumane treatment while awaiting sale. Because of her light complexion, Pheby is singled out by the jail’s owner, Rubin Lapier, and forced into the role of his mistress, bearing several of his children.

    Yet despite the cruelty surrounding her, Pheby emerges as a remarkable heroine. She helps those she can, raises her children with dignity and pride, and somehow maintains her humanity while living under constant fear that everything she loves could be taken away in an instant.

    I rarely choose books centered on slavery because, as an empath, the pain feels almost unbearable. I read Roots when I was fifteen and watched the groundbreaking miniseries shortly afterward, and Yellow Wife stirred those same deep emotions in me. I felt profound empathy for Pheby, Essex, her fellow enslaved people, and especially her children, much like I did for Kunta Kinte all those years ago.

    Pheby’s strength and resilience were extraordinary. The sacrifices she makes throughout the novel are both devastating and inspiring, and her story is one that will stay with me for a very long time, perhaps indefinitely.

     
    ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

    Her previous novel, The House of Eve was an instant New York Times Best Seller, Reese’s Book Club selection, Target Book Club pick, nominated for a NAACP Image Award and a 2023 Goodreads Choice award finalist.

    Her previous novel, Yellow Wife, was named by Oprah Magazine as “27 of 2021 Most Anticipated Winter Historical Fiction books.” Yellow Wife was also a 2021 Goodreads Choice Award finalist for historical fiction, a 2022 Hurston/Wright Foundation Legacy finalist, a BCALA Literary Honoree, the Library of Virginia’s Literary People’s Choice Award winner, and a Barnes & Noble book club pick in paperback.

    Her latest novel, Keeper of Lost Children, explores how one American woman’s vision in post WWII Germany will change the course of countless lives. Originally from Philadelphia, Sadeqa currently lives near Richmond, Virginia.




    Review - The Girls of Good Fortune

    Title:  The Girls of Good Fortune
    Author Kristina McMorris
    Publisher:   Sourcebook Landmarks
    Genre:   Historical Fiction; Multicultural 
    Format:  Kindle ARC
    No. of Pages:   416
    Date of Publication:   May 20, 2025
    My Rating:   4 Stars

    DESCRIPTION:

    From the New York Times bestselling author of Sold on a Monday and The Ways We Hide 

    She came from a lineage known for good fortune…by those who don't know the whole story. 

    Portland, 1888. Amid the subterranean labyrinth of the notorious Shanghai Tunnels, a woman awakens in an underground cell, drugged and disguised. Celia soon realizes she's a "shanghaied" victim on the verge of being shipped off as forced labor, leaving behind those she loves most. Although well accustomed to adapting for survival—being half-Chinese, passing as white during an era fraught with anti-Chinese sentiment—she fears that far more than her own fate lay at stake. 

    As she pieces together the twisting path that led to her abduction, from serving as a maid for the family of a dubious mayor to becoming entwined in the case of a goldminers' massacre, revelations emerge of a child left in peril. Desperate, Celia must find a way to escape and return to a place where unearthed secrets can prove even more deadly than the dark recesses of Chinatown.

    A captivating tale of resilience and hope, The Girls of Good Fortune explores the complexity of family and identity, the importance of stories that echo through generations, and the power of strength found beneath the surface.


    MY THOUGHTS:

    The Girls of Good Fortune by Kristina McMorris is a compelling work of historical fiction that brings a painful chapter of history vividly to life. Set in July 1888, the story follows Celia Hart, a young woman trapped in a desperate and dangerous situation as she attempts to escape. From the very beginning, the tension is palpable, and describing her circumstances as difficult would be a major understatement.

    Themes of capture, identity, resilience, racism, and survival make this an emotionally intense read. While most of the novel takes place in 1888, the story occasionally shifts back to 1885, gradually revealing the events that shaped Celia’s life and deepening the emotional impact of her journey.

    Celia is an especially intriguing protagonist. As a woman who is half Chinese and able to pass as white, she lives in a world where anti-Chinese hatred and violence are rapidly escalating in America. The racism depicted throughout the novel is heartbreaking and, at times, deeply disturbing to read. As Celia’s kidnapping becomes central to the story, the novel takes on even greater emotional depth and urgency.

    Historical fiction has always had a profound effect on me, and this novel was particularly eye-opening in its portrayal of the discrimination and brutality faced by Chinese communities in the late 1800s. Having more often encountered stories centered on racial injustice against Black Americans, it was both unsettling and important to read about the suffering endured by another marginalized group during this era. Sadly, history is filled with similar injustices experienced by many different communities.

    Despite the darkness woven throughout the story, this was not a hopeless read. At its heart, the novel becomes a powerful story of resilience, courage, and hope, making it both moving and memorable.

    Many thanks to Sourcebooks Landmark and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.


    ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
     
    KRISTINA MCMORRIS is a 
    New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author of two novellas and seven historical novels, including the million-copy bestseller Sold on a Monday and, most recently, the instant international bestseller The Ways We Hide, selected as Target’s top-five reads of 2022. A recipient of more than twenty national literary awards, she previously hosted weekly TV shows for Warner Bros. and an ABC affiliate, beginning at age nine with an Emmy Award-winning program, and owned a wedding-and-event-planning company until she had far surpassed her limit of "Y.M.C.A." and chicken dances. Kristina splits her time between San Diego and Portland, Oregon, where she’s the proud mom of two teenage boys who recently stripped her of her longstanding boast of being “tall for an Asian.” For more, visit KristinaMcMorris.com 

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    Tuesday, May 19, 2026

    AUDIOBOOK REVIEW - The Shippers

     
    Title:   The Love Haters
    Author:  Katherine Center
    Publisher:  St. Martin’s Press
    Genre:   Romance
    Format:Audio ALC & Kindle ARC 
    Narrator:  Patti Murin
    Length:  11 hrs 8 mins
    No. of Pages:   336
    Date of Publication:  May 19, 2026
    My Rating:   4 Stars

    DESCRIPTION:

    One of the hottest, fastest-rising rom-com stars delivers her latest swoon-worthy novel about a destination wedding on a cruise ship.

    After a whole lifetime of being bad at love, JoJo Burton decides to solve her intimacy issues once and for all at her sister’s destination wedding on a cruise ship. With the help of a little pop psychology, she diagnoses herself with a fixation on the neighborhood guy who was her her first crush and first kiss (and who just happens to be a newly-divorced wedding guest ), and she decides to woo him during the cruise for some long-delayed closure. Only problem is, her sister’s a little busy being a bride at the moment—so JoJo ropes in her childhood bestie, Cooper Watts, to be her wing man. Cooper: who RSVPed no, but then showed up, anyway. Cooper: who left town without a word four years earlier and moved to London. Cooper: who was, if she’s honest, the worst heartbreak of JoJo’s life. It’s bliss for her to see him again, and it’s agony, too—and the more they team up for Project Conquest, the more she obsesses over questions she can’t bring herself to ask.

    Shipboard antics ensue in this witty, heart-tugging, childhood-friends-to-lovers romance—as JoJo and Cooper fake flirt, slow dance, share a cabin, sing duets, treat sunburns, get jealous, rescue each other over and over, and finally, at last, figure it all out in the most blissful, swoony, romantic way.

    No one does summer romance quite like Katherine Center. THE SHIPPERS will take readers on the cruise of a lifetime in a story awash with romantic longing, top-notch banter, long-held secrets . . . and true love rediscovered.

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    MY THOUGHTS:

    With a compelling author’s note, Katherine Center delivers the perfect escapist story in The Shippers. She shares that this novel was written for anyone who needed a hug, and that warmth shines through every page of this sweet friends-to-lovers romance. At its heart are two childhood friends who slowly come to realize something undeniable: they might be perfect for each other as more than friends.

    Of course, getting there is half the fun. JoJo is standing at her wedding ceremony when Cooper unexpectedly reenters her life after four years away. No, JoJo doesn’t actually get married, but she also hasn’t let go of her romantic vision of what love and marriage should look like. Cooper may have saved her from what would have been a disastrous marriage, but now he agrees to help her pursue the man she believes is truly the one for her through a fake relationship scheme. Naturally, miscommunication and unresolved feelings complicate everything in the most entertaining way.

    This delightful romp delivers exactly what Center promises. She achieves her goal, and readers get that much-needed hug and the satisfying happy ending every great romance deserves. With the wonderful narration by Patti Murin, this book was very enjoyable.

    Many thanks to St. Martin's Press, Macmillan Audio and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.

    ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

    NEW YORK TIMES Bestselling Author Katherine Center wrote her first novel in the sixth grade (fan fiction about Duran Duran) and got hooked. From then on, she was doomed to want to be a writer—obsessively working on poems, essays, and stories, as well as memorizing lyrics, keeping countless journals, and reading constantly.

    She won a creative writing scholarship in high school, and then went on to major in creative writing at Vassar College, where she won the Vassar College Fiction Prize. At 22, she won a fellowship to the University of Houston’s Creative Writing Program and moved home to Texas with plans to become Jane Austen ASAP.

    Didn’t happen quite that way. Of course. Instead, she began a decade of struggling, agonizing, and questioning the meaning of life before finally finding a fairy-godmother-like agent and getting a dream-come-true book deal for her debut novel, The Bright Side of Disaster.
     
    A total happy ending. And also, just the beginning. 


    BLOG TOUR - The Family Secret



    DESCRIPTION:

    Deflated balloons on the floor. Sandwiches curling on plates. The evidence of a normal birthday party a shocking contrast to the bodies of the mother and her twelve-year-old daughter lying on their beds, their secret taken to the grave… 

    When Detective Lottie Parker arrives at the devastating scene the day after Freya Healey’s birthday party, a wave of sorrow overcomes her. Holding Freya’s cold white hand, she vows to find justice for her and her parents lying dead in the next room, killed just after the last guest had gone.  

    Determined to solve this terrible crime, Lottie rushes to interview the party guests, including Freya’s best friend Lily. Shy and tearful, the little girl is unwilling to talk about Freya and her parents, at least in front of her over-protective mother. But when her mother reveals that Lily changed her mind about sleeping over at the Healeys at the last minute on the night they were killed, she feels certain that she is hiding something crucial…

    The next morning, she is shocked to receive a phone call from Lily’s terrified mother. Lily has been stolen from her home – could the Healey family secret have something to do with her disappearance?

    Digging deeper, desperate for answers, Lottie discovers a connection between Lily’s father and Freya’s mother that chills her to the bone. Do both families hide dark secrets? What evidence can she trust and who is lying to her? And can she find the truth before another innocent little girl is lost forever? 

    A totally addictive page-turner from bestselling author Patricia Gibney. If you like Rachel McLean, Kendra Elliott and Robert Dugoni, After the Party will have you hooked.


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    Title:  The Family Secret
    Author:  Patricia Gibney 
    Series:  D.I. Lottie Parker Book 16
    Publisher:  Bookouture 
    Genre:   Mystery & Thrillers 
    Format:  Kindle ARC
    No. of Pages:   503
    Date of Publication:  May 19, 2026
    My Rating:   5 Stars

    MY THOUGHTS: 

    D.I. Lottie Parker is confronted with another devastating case when 12-year-old Freya Healey and her family are found murdered. At first, suspicion falls squarely on Freya’s father, with the tragedy appearing to be a murder-suicide. However, the deeper Lottie digs, the less convinced she becomes of his guilt. Meanwhile, the strain in Lottie’s personal life continues to mount. Her breakup with Boyd has left tensions simmering, especially since he and his son are in temporary need of shelter, and Lottie simply couldn’t refuse.

    Having read every book in this series, I can honestly say that each installment has been exceptional, and the stories only seem to grow more compelling as the series progresses. Watching Lottie navigate brutal, emotionally charged investigations while juggling her often-chaotic family life has been endlessly engaging. Patricia Gibney has done an excellent job weaving long-running personal storylines throughout the series. No easy task with Lottie’s mother’s dementia to the ongoing struggles with her children. Now that her children are adults, those challenges have only become more complicated.

    As Lottie interviews those connected to the Healey family, she becomes especially troubled by Freya’s best friend, Lily. It is immediately clear that Lily is hiding something, forcing Lottie to reconsider everything she thought she knew about the murders. When Lily suddenly goes missing, Lottie’s suspicions deepen even further. What follows is a chilling unraveling of secrets, lies, and disturbing connections between both families.

    What a dramatic and utterly compelling installment in this outstanding series. I felt heartbreak for Freya’s family, anxiety over Lily’s disappearance, and genuine concern over the ongoing strain between Lottie and Boyd. Adding even more emotional weight, Lottie’s daughter Chloe is facing serious troubles of her own. Patricia Gibney pulls no punches here. The tension never lets up, and I found myself racing through the pages on my Kindle, completely unable to stop reading. This was another stellar entry in a truly addictive series, and I am already eager for the next book.

    Many thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.

    ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

    Patricia is the multi-million copy bestselling author of the Detective Lottie Parker series.


    She started writing following the death of her husband, Aidan. Writing in the crime genre came naturally as that’s what she mainly loves to read.


    Patricia lives in the beautiful lake county of Westmeath, in the Irish midlands, close to her three adult children and their families. This is the place where she loves to walk, write and paints.



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      Sunday, May 17, 2026

      AUDIOBOOK REVIEW - My Name is Barbra

      Title:  My Name is Barbra
      Author Barbra Streisand
      Publisher:  Penguin Audio
      Genre:   Memoirs
      Format:  Audiobook
      Narrator:  Barbra Streisand
      Length:  48 hrs
      No. of Pages:   1040
      Date of Publication:   November 7, 2023
      My Rating:   5 Stars

      DESCRIPTION:

      The long-awaited memoir by the superstar of stage, screen, recordings, and television.

      Barbra Streisand is by any account a living legend, a woman who in a career spanning six decades has excelled in every area of entertainment. She is among the handful of EGOT winners (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony) and has one of the greatest and most recognizable voices in popular music. She has been nominated for a Grammy 46 times, and with Yentl she became the first woman to write, produce, direct, and star in a major motion picture. In My Name Is Barbra, she tells her own story about her life and extraordinary career, from growing up in Brooklyn to her first star-making appearances in New York nightclubs to her breakout performance in Funny Girl (musical and film) to the long string of successes in every medium in the years that followed. The book is, like Barbra herself, frank, funny, opinionated, and charming. She recounts her early struggles to become an actress, eventually turning to singing to earn a living; the recording of some of her acclaimed albums; the years of effort involved in making Yentl; her direction of The Prince of Tides; her friendships with figures ranging from Marlon Brando to Madeleine Albright; her political advocacy; and the fulfillment she’s found in her marriage to James Brolin.

      No entertainer’s memoir has been more anticipated than Barbra Streisand’s, and this engrossing and delightful book will be eagerly welcomed by her millions of fans.

      Barbra Streisand is an American singer, actress, director and producer and one of the most iconic figures in music and film, the only recording artist in history to have earned #1 albums over six consecutive decades. She has received the American Film Institute’s Lifetime Achievement Award, the Kennedy Center Honor, the National Medal of Arts, France’s Légion d’Honneur, and America’s highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom. She founded The Barbra Streisand Women’s Heart Center at Cedars-Sinai, helping to raise awareness and push for more research into women’s heart disease, the leading cause of death among women. Through the Streisand Foundation, which she established in 1986, she has supported national organizations working on preservation of the environment, voter education, the protection of civil liberties and civil rights, women’s issues, and nuclear disarmament. In 2021 she launched the Barbra Streisand Institute at UCLA, a forward-thinking institution dedicated to finding solutions to the most vital social issues.


      MY THOUGHTS:

      From both a sentimental and a reviewer’s point of view, My Name Is Barbra by Barbra Streisand was an unforgettable experience for me.

      I admit that I went into this memoir with a bit of prejudice. I have loved Barbra Streisand since I was a teenager. I was too young to truly appreciate many of her films at the time, but I vividly remember how much my mother adored Funny Girl and Funny Lady.

      I think it was that connection to my mother that compelled me to read this book. She certainly would have devoured it. My Name Is Barbra is what many would call a “doorstop” memoir, a book that is lengthy and immersive. I could not have been more excited to begin. I first heard about the audiobook from another reader who said listening to Barbra narrate her own story felt like sitting together in a coffee shop, simply listening to her talk. I completely agree. Even though I listened in segments, the memoir flew by because I was utterly enthralled by her stories.

      One thing that deeply struck me throughout the memoir was how self-conscious Barbra has always been about her appearance, particularly her nose. I have always found her beautiful. Her voice affected me on such a visceral level when I was a teenager that I never paid attention to the things she believed detracted from her looks. It is a poignant reminder that insecurities exist even in those the world sees as extraordinary. Hearing her struggles with self-worth genuinely hurt my heart.

      I was sixteen years old when I watched Lou Rawls perform on the Grammy Awards and momentarily freeze after choking during his performance. He recovered and finished the song, but the incident stayed with me. I remember asking my mother if that had ever happened to anyone else. She replied, “Not exactly, but Barbra Streisand has stage fright.”

      That answer sparked my curiosity for decades, and this memoir finally satisfied it. Streisand explains why she went twenty-seven years without performing live. Since she quickly became my favorite singer, I had always wondered about that absence. Now, five decades later, I finally understand. Knowing the reason only deepened my admiration for her and never diminished my love for her music or the films of hers that I have seen.

      From a reviewer’s perspective, Barbra Streisand’s life and career are nothing short of extraordinary. She has been a force in entertainment for more than six decades, and this memoir thoroughly explores that remarkable journey. Readers learn about her early rise to fame, her time on Broadway, and her success on the big screen. Beyond becoming an award-winning actress, she also established herself as a director, producer, and writer.

      What especially fascinated me was learning more about her development as a singer. I have loved to see the tremendous success of her albums and the evolution of her musical career. While she discusses her films in great detail, both in front of and behind the camera, I realized that whenever I hear the name Barbra Streisand, my mind instinctively thinks “singer” first.

      She also shares her political and social views, her passion for art and antiques, fashion, and the many other interests that have shaped her life. Her personal life is explored openly as well, including her marriage to Elliott Gould, their son Jason Gould, her divorce, and several important relationships throughout the years. I found many of those stories fascinating, especially the heartfelt account of how she met her husband, James Brolin, and the enduring happiness they have shared for nearly three decades.

      There are definite advantages to experiencing this memoir in different formats. The audiobook is exceptional because hearing Barbra tell her own story in such a relaxed, conversational tone adds tremendous warmth and intimacy. The inclusion of audio clips from songs throughout her career was an invaluable treat. I also purchased the ebook because it includes a wonderful collection of photographs. If you are a Barbra fan - as I obviously am - you may very well want both the audiobook and the ebook. I know I am already looking forward to experiencing it again through Whispersync in the future.


      ABOUT THE AUTHOR:


      Barbra Streisand is an American two time Academy Award-winning singer, film and theatre actress. She has also achieved some note as a composer, political activist, film producer and director. She has won Oscars for Best Actress and Best Original Song as well as multiple Emmy Awards, Grammy Awards, and Golden Globe Awards.

      She is considered one of the most commercially and critically successful female entertainers in modern entertainment history and one of the best selling solo recording artists in the US, with RIAA-certified shipments of over 71 million albums. She is the highest ranking female artist on the Recording Industry Association of America's (RIAA) Top Selling Artists list. She has sold approximately 145 million albums worldwide.[citation needed]

      Streisand is a member of the short list of entertainers with the distinction of having won an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar and a Tony award.