Welcome to the 2020 International Dublin Literary Award Shortlist podcast, presented as part of International Literature Festival Dublin.In this special podcast series, Caelainn Hogan and Jessica Traynor explore each novel in detail as they chat exclusively to the authors and translators shortlisted for the award, the winner of which will be announced on the 22nd of October. For the first time, the winner announcement will take place as part of International Literature Festival Dublin, which like the award, is sponsored by Dublin City Council. You can book your free ticket to attend the online awards ceremony at www.ilfdublin.com.In this episode, Caelainn and Jessica discuss 'The Friend', published by Virago Press, and speak to author Sigrid Nunez.