Fall has arrived, booklovers! As we bask in all things pumpkin spiced, let us not forget that the actual pumpkin still deserves our attention. That’s right, it’s pumpkin carving season and what better way to get your gourds in ghoulish order than to use themes based on iconic literary characters and books? No better way, we say. Need inspiration? Check out some of our favorite Instagram-worthy ideas below and break out the seed scooper. We’re willing to bet you’ll have the best pumpkin on the block.

1. Harry Potter

Dobby

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Happy (Godric) Holloween! I asked #TheSPEWCrew to pick a pumpkin design, so today involved socking it to self-doubt and setting the WitchCrafter FREE ♥️ In the end, I’m proud of the result and am also amazed my fingers lived to tell the tale… albeit two plasters later! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but all I cared about was The SPEW Crew seal of approval. As you can see in the second photo, my CEO Sir Bumble (Chief Elf Operator) can definitely see a likeness, so I’m calling it #magicmanaged 🌟 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Have you made any potterhead pumpkins? 🎃 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #daretocreate #harrypotter #bibliophile #autumn #daysofsmallthings #potterhead #houself #dobby #halloween2018 #bookpumpkin #dobbyisfree #pumpkindecorating #hogwartshalloween #wizardingworld #afreeelf #myeverydaymagic

A post shared by Mother of Crochet Beasties (@beeing_sophie) on Oct 31, 2018 at 2:36pm PDT

2. Lord of the Rings

The LOTR Logo

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Happy Halloween 🎃

A post shared by Tolkien’s amazing world (@mondotolkien) on Nov 1, 2018 at 2:38pm PDT

3. The Hunger Games

A Mockingjay

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Happy Halloween and May The Odds Be Ever In Your Favor. #HappyHalloween #Halloween #pumpkin #pumpkincarving #HungerGames #TheHungerGames #HungerGamesPumpkin #HappyHungerGames #MayTheOddsBeEverInYourFavor #mockingjay

A post shared by Kelly McCrary (@keltard) on Oct 28, 2014 at 9:08pm PDT

4. Avengers: Infinity War

The Snap

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Oh Snap. This year’s Pumpkin. Spoilers. . . . . . #pumpkincarving #pumpkins #pumpkin #infinitywar #marvel #snap #marvelpumpkin #thanos #infinitygauntlet #spiderman #starlord #thewasp #scarletwitch #drstrange #nickfury #blackpanther #groot #iamgroot

A post shared by Peter Smith (@snappetey) on Oct 15, 2018 at 9:12pm PDT

5. Dr. Who

The Tardis

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What to carve this year…. #doctorwho #dw #tardis #timeandrelativedimensioninspace #timevortex #wibblywobblytimeywimey #geronimo #fantastic #doctorwhopumpkin #doctorwhofanart #pumpkin #pumpkincarving #whovian #gameofthrones #housestark #direwolf #winteriscoming #starkbanner #stark #gameofthronespumpkin #gameofthronesfanart #outofideas

A post shared by Saana L Photography (@saanalphotography) on Nov 3, 2017 at 4:48am PDT

6. Game of Thrones

The GOT Logo

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I messed the E up… not happy about that! #pumpkincarving #pumpkin #gameofthronespumpkin #whatelsewouldibedoingonafriday #gameofthrones #halloweenisawholemonth

A post shared by Rex (@_rexual_) on Oct 26, 2018 at 3:13pm PDT

 

7. Dungeons and Dragons

D&D Logo

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Aaaaand heres mine. #dungeonsanddragons #halloween #dndpumpkin #pumpkincarving #dnd

A post shared by Joanie (@valwing) on Oct 22, 2018 at 9:25pm PDT

8. The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy

Don’t Panic

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More fun pumpkins! Bring us more! We will give prizes in a few days. #bookpumpkin #hitchhikersguidetothegalaxy #dontpanic #douglasadams #duncanpubliclibrary #dpl

A post shared by Duncan Public Library (@duncanpubliclibrary) on Oct 31, 2018 at 11:44am PDT

9. Dog Man

Dog Man

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할로윈펌킨 북캐릭터로 펌킨 만들어가야하는 프로젝트 세비닌 도그맨 선택. 동물원다녀와서 쉬지않고 바로 오리고자르고붙이고칠하고 ✂️ 🎨~ 번외오 세유니랑 같이한 피카츄펌킨 #dogman #pumpkindecorating #halloween #halloweenpumpkin #pumpkin #pumpkin #dogmanpumpkin #picachupumpkin #펌킨데코 #할로윈펌킨 #학교프로젝트 #삼학년 #도그맨 #북캐릭터 #교육 #육아 #강남매

A post shared by SunnyKo (@sunnyko) on Oct 27, 2018 at 4:15pm PDT

10. Captain Underpants

Captain Underpants

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#captainunderpantspumpkin #tralala

A post shared by Ashley Snipes (@ashleetate1) on Oct 11, 2018 at 11:09am PDT

11. Winnie the Pooh

Pooh and a Honey Pot

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Stop by the library to guess the pumpkins for a treat! #literarypumpkins

A post shared by Cozby Library (@cozbylibrary) on Oct 20, 2017 at 3:06pm PDT

12. Where the Wild Things Are

Wild Thing

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It’s time for the 2017 Latah County Library District Literary Pumpkin Contest! The library staff have been hard at work decorating literary pumpkins! Between now and October 31, head to the Moscow Public Library or go to our Facebook page to VOTE for your favorite. You can view the pumpkins and vote in person at the Moscow Public Library. Thanks for participating!

A post shared by Latah County Library District (@latahlibrary) on Oct 17, 2017 at 2:34pm PDT

13. IT

Pennywise the Dancing Clown

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Dedicated IT 🎃🤡 #halloween #halloween2017 #jackolantern #pumpkin #pumpkincarving #itpumpkin #IT #pennywise #dancingclown #clown #weallfloatdownhere #stephenkingsit #scary #creepy #horror #horrorfan #horroraddict #horrorlover #love #instaartist #artoftheday #instacool #instagood #picoftheday #igdaily #igers #igersitalia #ig_italia #igersmilano #ig_milano

A post shared by Davide (@dave8817) on Oct 31, 2017 at 3:11pm PDT

There you have it! 13 of our favorite ideas for this Halloween season. Did we miss your favorite book? Share your pumpkin projects with us in the comments below!