The Bookworm Beat 4-18-15 — the illustrated edition and open thread

Today is the 109th anniversary of the San Francisco earthquake.  I have no reason for mentioning this other than that I thought you might like to know.

A friend other than my dear Caped Crusader sent me this awesome collection of political cartoons.  I don’t know if he wants me to mention his name, but my thanks do go out to him.  (You know who you are.)  One thing:  I’m not sure if it’s my vision or if these are all slightly blurry.  If the latter, don’t let that deter you from enjoying them: