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Scratched Vinyl

Louie's Story

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Pub Date 9 Dec 2025 | Archive Date 14 Jan 2026


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Description

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.

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...


A Note From the Publisher

Kimberly Garber is passionate about life and loves to pursue all the world has to offer. By day, she works as an accountant and business teacher, while writing serves as her creative outlet. Her first published piece appeared in In the Know Traveler, and Scratched Vinyl: Louie’s Story is her debut novel. Writing and running half marathons around the country are her therapy, and she is excited to see where these pursuits will take her. She has been blessed with three beautiful children and is currently raising them with her husband in a small midwestern town.

Kimberly Garber is passionate about life and loves to pursue all the world has to offer. By day, she works as an accountant and business teacher, while writing serves as her creative outlet. Her first...


Advance Praise

"Scratched Vinyl: Louie's Story is a heartfelt, uplifting, and emotional tale that highlights the importance of family, love, and perseverance. Garber's debut novel is a touching tribute to her father and a reminder of the human spirit's strength." -- Readers' Favorite

"Scratched Vinyl: Louie's Story is a heartfelt, uplifting, and emotional tale that highlights the importance of family, love, and perseverance. Garber's debut novel is a touching tribute to her...


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Available Editions

EDITION Paperback
ISBN 9798891329065
PRICE US$15.99 (USD)
PAGES 150

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