Ask the Expert: Taste of Iceland

Eliza Reid

Ask the Expert: Taste of Iceland

Eliza Reid

5:00pm

Sunday, September 25, 2022

South Bays in Harbourfront Centre, September 25 at 5pm ET

Sit down with the experts to learn the “who, what, where, when and how” of literature. This series of free, outdoor events will satiate your curiosity about all things books! Who better than author, co-founder of the Iceland Writers Retreat and First Lady of Iceland, Eliza Reid to give you a literary tour of the wonders of Iceland – possibly one of the best read countries in the world! From the founding stories of the Sagas to their annual Jolabokaflod, discover more about some of the most exciting writers in the world.

Duration: 30 minutes

Due to weather conditions, this event will take place inside Harbourfront Centre’s main building.

This event is presented in partnership with Taste of Iceland. It also appears as part of Nordic Bridges 2022.

TIFA Logo  Inspired by Iceland logo Nordic Bridges logo

Conversation

South Bays in Harbourfront Centre, September 25 at 5pm ET

Sit down with the experts to learn the “who, what, where, when and how” of literature. This series of free, outdoor events will satiate your curiosity about all things books! Who better than author, co-founder of the Iceland Writers Retreat and First Lady of Iceland, Eliza Reid to give you a literary tour of the wonders of Iceland – possibly one of the best read countries in the world! From the founding stories of the Sagas to their annual Jolabokaflod, discover more about some of the most exciting writers in the world.

Duration: 30 minutes

Due to weather conditions, this event will take place inside Harbourfront Centre’s main building.

This event is presented in partnership with Taste of Iceland. It also appears as part of Nordic Bridges 2022.

TIFA Logo  Inspired by Iceland logo Nordic Bridges logo

Conversation

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Eliza Reid
Eliza Reid is a journalist, editor, and cofounder of the annual Iceland Writers Retreat. Eliza grew up on a hobby farm near Ottawa, Canada, and moved to Iceland in 2003, five years after meeting the man who later became her husband, Gudni Th. Jóhannesson. When he took office as President of Iceland on August 1, 2016, Eliza became the country’s first lady. In that capacity, she has been active in promoting gender equality, entrepreneurship and innovation, tourism and sustainability, as well as the country’s writers and rich literary heritage. Eliza Reid's Festival appearance is generously supported by Icelandair. Eliza Reid appears as part of Nordic Bridges 2022.

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