9 Books that Inspire Halloween Costumes

It’s that time of year again when we all need to start thinking about what we’re going to be for Halloween. Books are an excellent source of costume ideas, so I figured I’d list some popular books with distinct characters that might help you come up with your Halloween costume.

1. The Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole
   
   The main character, Ignatius, has such a distinct outfit, that anyone who recognized you would be an automatic friend.
2. Dune by Frank Herbert
   
   Make your own stillsuit!
3. Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman
   
   Which god would you be?
4. The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald
   
   Bonus points if you carry a green light around!
5. The Odyssey by Homer
   
   There are all sorts of iconic people you could be from this story!
6. Pride and Prejudice and Zombies by Seth Grahame-Smith
   
   Get some period-appropriate clothes, put on some zombie makeup, and slap a nametag that says Bennet on your dress. Voila!
7. Moby Dick by Herman Melville
   
   You could be Queequeg, or Ahab, or perhaps even the white whale!
8. Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson
   
   Get yourself a pegleg and a map!
9. The Picture of Dorian Gray  by Oscar Wilde
   
   Carry around a portrait of a much-older you!

What are some other books that might inspire good costumes? Comment down below so others can get more inspiration!

A.S. Thornton

A.S. Thornton has evolved from book blogger to author with a particular fondness for writing forbidden love in ancient deserts. When not writing, she’s caring for dogs and cats as a veterinarian. You’ll never find animals at the center of her writing, though, because those fictional worlds don’t have veterinarians and her literal brain can’t accept that the poor critters would be without parasite prevention. Thornton’s debut, DAUGHTER OF THE SALT KING is available wherever books are sold.