Scratched Vinyl: Louie’s Story, by Kimberly Garber

In Scratched Vinyl: Louie’s Story, a hauntingly honest and moving novel, Louie looks back on the fractured memories of his youth in the turbulent 1960s. Born into a dysfunctional family of seven and shadowed by an alcoholic father, Louie’s early years were shaped by instability and constant upheaval. By sixteen, rebellion and desperation land him behind bars—an unexpected turning point in a life defined by chaos.

But inside the prison walls, Louie begins a reluctant journey of self-discovery. Threaded through his reflections is the music of the era—iconic songs that once roared with defiance or whispered truths he couldn’t say aloud. As each track resurfaces, so too do the regrets, ghosts, and glimmers of hope he thought long buried.

Rich with emotional depth and spinning on grooves that shaped a generation, Scratched Vinyl: Louie’s Story invites listeners of all ages to drop the needle on themes of family, resilience, and the search for identity. It’s a story for anyone who’s ever wanted to flip the record, replay the past, or finally let the music play on their journey to understanding.