Forlaget Oktober AS is a publisher based in Oslo that specializes in publishing fiction. The selection includes novels, short stories and poetry, as well as political books, biographies and translated fiction. The publisher also has its own re-poetry series, which helps to bring international voices to the Norwegian market.
In addition to book publications, Forlaget Oktober organizes literary events, such as poetry evenings, to promote literature and create meeting places for writers and readers. The publisher has a particular focus on debutantes and new authors, and has received several prestigious awards for its publications. They are known for supporting younger writers in their careers, especially with the aim of reaching out to the European market. Their assortment includes books in various formats, including paperback and audiobook.