17 Awesome Literary Halloween Costumes

Because you were Harry Potter last year. And the year before.

1. Gregor Samsa, Metamorphosis

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Also known as the sexiest costume on this list.

2. Ishmael, Moby Dick

Easiest costume ever. Way easier than say, hunting a whale.

3. Hobbit, Lord of the RIngs

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Squeeeee.

4. Hester Prynne, The Scarlet Letter

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The lit nerd's idea of a slutty costume.

5. Max and Wild Things, Where the Wild Things Are

Coolest family ever.

6. Miss Clavel and Madeline(s), Madeline

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Three little girls, all in a row.

7. Sirius Black, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

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Get your I'm-being-tortured-by-dementors face ready.

8. Mr. Twit, The Twits

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Real beard or fake beard, make Roald Dahl proud.

9. Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet, Pride and Prejudice

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Think you can get your boyfriend to dress as Mr. Darcy? Goldmine.

10. Your Favorite Author

This guy is Margaret Atwood.

11. The Paddington Cat

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Your cat wants to join in on the fun.

12. Your favorite book cover

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When in doubt, BE the book.

13. Alice, Alice in Wonderland

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Way cooler than the typical Alice you see every year.

14. Humpty Dumpty

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HE SAT ON A WALL AND WAS THE CUTEST THING EVER.

15. 50 Shades of Grey

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A little paint-strip humor.

16. Nancy Drew

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Magnifying glass, sixties dress and hair. You're adorable.

17. Gandalf, Lord of the Rings

Um. This pug is Gandalf. Clearly nothing can top this. End of list. Happy Halloween!