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
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    The main character, Ignatius, has such a distinct outfit, that anyone who recognized you would be an automatic friend.
  2. Dune by Frank Herbert
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    Make your own stillsuit!
  3. Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman
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    Which god would you be?
  4. The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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!