A transgender woman in Peru faces challenges fighting AIDS and TB. Bringing in the New Year. This past year was by far the hardest but also the most fulfilling. Club de Alegría y Amistad. Every Wednesday members of the Club of Happiness and Friendship meet to play memory games, stretch, do small exercises and, of course, to laugh. Last days at El Comercio.

As another Book of the Month pick, this time at the storied website, book-club-queen. A much-needed literary protest against modern and ancient historical revisionism. Levin captivates the reader with both plausibility and imagination. The Last Ember is a prize to be savored. A minute of raw research footage is now available.

Photographed by Maarten de Boer.

I still hear about the terrific impact Daniel had. One who earns you the most praise for your investment.