# Eliza Reid, THE FIRST LADY NEXT DOOR: A Memoir of Iceland, Identity, and Unexpected Adventure

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Podcast: [Totally Booked with Zibby](https://stenobird.com/podcast/totally-booked-with-zibby-231008)
Published: 2026-06-23T08:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/moms-dont-have-time-to-read-books/episodes/eliza-reid-the-first-lady-next-door
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Duration seconds: 1637

## Resource

Zibby chats with Eliza Reid about her unexpected journey from Canadian farm girl to First Lady of Iceland. Eliza shares how her history-professor husband was persuaded by strangers to run for president, and how she navigated eight years in an unofficial role with no rulebook, four young kids, and a determination not to lose herself in the process. SPECIAL OFFER: Eliza co-founded the acclaimed Iceland Writers' Retreat. As a special offer for Totally Booked listeners, you can save 40,000 ISK (about $320 USD) off the retreat, taking place April 14–18, 2027, by registering at this link: https://hosted-checkout.straumur.is/paymentLink/uxumoc098m7aokw2clwq . For more information, visit www.icelandwritersretreat.com or reach out to general manager Sue Erbeck at sue@icelandwritersretreat.com . ** Want more? Become a part of my community! Sign up for Zibby's Highlights , which includes a free weekly newsletter, event livestreams, most anticipated book lists, personal essays, and a new essay platform with stories from all of you about what chapters you're in (inspired by my upcoming book Between Chapters: How I Started Over, Took Some Chances, and Found the Plot , 9/22/26). And follow me on Instagram @zibbyowens . But really, keep listening here. If you love my show, please tell a friend! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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