Michele has also published two books, Brunette Ambition (2014) and You First: Journal Your Way to Your Best Life (2015). On October 25, 2019, she released Christmas in the City, her third studio album. Three years later, she released her second studio album, Places (2017), which debuted at number 28 on the Billboard 200. She released her debut single the following year, 'Cannonball', followed by her debut studio album, Louder (2014), which debuted at number 4 on the Billboard 200 chart in the United States.

Michele made her feature film debut in New Year's Eve (2011), and was signed to Columbia Records in 2012. She subsequently starred as Hester Ulrich on the Fox series Scream Queens (2015–2016) and as Valentina Barella on the ABC sitcom The Mayor (2017). She earned three Grammy Award nominations for music she recorded for Glee, also spawning multiple hits on the Billboard charts. Brunette Ambition by Lea Michele Lea Michele of Glee fame dishes out health, beauty, fashion and career advice in her new lifestyle book Brunette Ambition. Michele came to major prominence playing Rachel Berry on the Fox series Glee (2009–2015), for which she received an Emmy Award nomination and two Golden Globe nominations. She began her career as a child actress on Broadway, appearing in productions of Les Misérables (1995–1996), Ragtime (1997–1999), Fiddler on the Roof (2004–2005), and Spring Awakening (2006–2008).

Supplemented with never-before-seen photos and revealing anecdotes, it’s the book Lea wishes she’d had in her teens and early twenties: A practical and inspirational guide to harnessing tenacity and passion and living the fullest life, no matter what obstacles life puts in your way.Lea Michele Sarfati (born August 29, 1986) is an American actress, singer and author. In Brunette Ambition, she reveals the lessons and advice that have worked for her-from beauty and fashion secrets to fitness tips, and career insights. She knows better than anyone that it is difficult to be your best self and keep things in perspective when your to-do list is overflowing and you are faced with challenges, so she’s developed a foolproof system for remaining healthy and centered. Peppered between the advice and exercises will be fun personal anecdotes from Lea to motivate and inspire readers to put themselves first. Whether she’s starring as Rachel Berry on Glee, rocking a glamorous look on the red carpet, recording her solo album, or acting as the spokesperson for L’Oreal, Lea is the ultimate multi-tasker. Lea’s guided journal will address all the topics she wrote about in Brunette Ambition, including fitness, diet, work, school, and relationships, but with all-new material to help readers reach their goals.

Lea Michele is one of the hardest working performers in show business. The star of the hit show Glee shares her experiences and insider tips on beauty, fashion, inner strength, and more in an illustrated book that’s part memoir, part how-to, and part style guide.