MONDAY [EDITOR’S NOTE: We received an email yesterday from Amy Pennington from Tom Douglas Restaurants, informing us that, due to circumstances beyond Mr. Douglas’ control, he has had to cancel his book tour and thus will not be making his scheduled appearances in Dupont Circle this week. We wish Mr. Douglas the best, and look forward to seeing him in town whenever he next has the opportunity.] Paul Rieckhoff will be in town this evening…

MONDAY >> Monday welcomes the Fictionista Book Tour to Washington, D.C., featuring readings from Josie Brown (True Hollywood Lies), Kayla Perrin (Gimme an O!) and Stephanie Lessing (She’s Got Issues). Good gravy! All that chicklit in one place? Does it get any better? Oh, people. It does. The event is taking place at the Hard Rock Café — and that means Aerosmith-themed quesadillas. 999 E. St NW., 7 p.m. TUESDAY >> In her book, Nickel…

Good morning, D.C. This picture, posted to DCist photos by m:j:b, is a couple of months old. However, its subject is relevant to today’s news, as some people in our region are drawing criticism for how they express their support for the military. Susan Brewer, founder of a charity called America’s Heroes of Freedom, has been barred from Walter Reed after complaints that a trip for vets to see the Orioles centered more on…