October 31^st is two days away. That means some of you have two days to put together a costume—I know can’t be the only one who consistently improvises with his costume at the last second. (By the way, I was a pirate clown this past weekend. My character had a very intricate back-story, but maybe that’s a story for another time.)

Be a character from one of your favorite books. The written word has inspired many a Halloween costume, and this year is no different. I mean, it may even be trendy—in some circles. Check out this “How to Pick Your Literary Halloween Costume” guide if you need some help preparing for this Hallow’s Eve:

http://www.bookish.com/articles/the-best-halloween-costumes-from-books

If you’re in relationship and want to be obnoxious about it, here’s your cosume:

The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss

If you want to be spooky and don’t want to mess with the classics:

Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

For the rambunctious, wild child out there—who also happens to be into classic lit:

Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain

Or if you’re really wild:

Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak

If you’re really shy:

Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison

If you’re a social pariah:

Or:

The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne