Don't Lose This: Vista Street Books

For years, author Retha Petruzates-Spencer has been telling herself, "Don't lose this"-capturing the warm, funny, vivid, and unexpected moments that make everyday life unforgettable.

Set on Vista Street, just off Hollywood's Sunset Strip, this collection introduces a colorful cast of neighbors who become characters, strangers who become stories, and family, friends, and musicians whose lives intersect in surprising ways. From parking drama and neighborhood adventures to unexpected kindnesses, shared laughter, and moments that make us stop and shake our heads, these stories reveal the extraordinary hidden inside ordinary days.

Warm, witty, and reflective, Don't Lose This celebrates the people, places, and unexpected moments that make life memorable-and reminds us that some of the best stories are waiting right outside our front door.