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Rachel Brittain

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Rachel is a writer from Arkansas, most at home surrounded by forests and animals much like a Disney Princess. She spends most of her time writing stories and playing around in imaginary worlds. You can follow her writing at rachelbrittain.com. Twitter and Instagram: @rachelsbrittain

It’s that time of year again. The time of falling leaves, pumpkin spice lattes, and everyone and their mother asking about your Halloween costume. But this year, Book Riot has you covered! I’ve rounded up some of the best, cutest, most clever and creative literary costumes from around the web. So if you’re looking to be the best dressed bookworm on the block this October, look no further! Check out these 31 absolutely amazing literary Halloween costumes.

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1.This epic couple’s costume of Percy and Annabeth from Percy Jackson and the Olympians.

2. This amazing Maze Runner costume.

3. This gang of Amelia Bedelia teachers.

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4. This very clever take on Alice in Wonderland.

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5. This lovely Cap from Captain America.

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6. This eerily spot-on Coraline costume.

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8. This victorious Tyrion Lanister from Game of Thrones.

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9. Veruca Salt and Mike Teavee from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

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10. This precious little Max from Where the Wild Things Are.

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11. Buttercup and Westley sharing a moment of “twue wove” from The Princess Bride.

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12. Effie Trinket serving up a stunning look from The Hunger Games.

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13. Alanna and Marko, the badass duo from Saga.

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14. A very Fancy Nancy.

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16. This adorable Winnie the Pooh group costume.

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17. If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, she’ll make an excellent Halloween costume.

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18. This perfect little Wonder Woman.

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19. Don’t Panic! This Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy costume will have you prepared for anything.

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22. This zombie-killing Elizabeth Bennet from Pride and Prejudice and Zombies.

23. These fun Fantastic Mr. Fox costumes.

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24. These eerie Handmaid’s Tale costumes.

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25. The most precious little Madeline.

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26. The gang from Ready Player One.

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27. This awesome Ms. Frizzle from The Magic Schoolbus.

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28. This Hunger Games ready Katniss.

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29. This adorable little Hobbit.

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30. This creative Karou costume from Daughter of Smoke and Bone.

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31. And a very playful Calvin and Hobbes.

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And if that wasn’t enough costumes for you, check out some other Halloween costumes for bookworms and these 14 bookish Halloween costumes for kids.