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Bring on the black bean burgers and avocado toast! Today we’re participating in a little Tofu Tuesday and talking about our favorite vegetarian characters in contemporary literature. So, grab some roasted almonds, whip up your favorite grilled cheese, and cozy up to the characters who dream of dill.

And don't forget to pick up a copy of Stuff Every Vegetarian Should Know, available online and in bookstores today!

[Movie still from The Lord of the RIngs: The Fellowship of the Rings, New Line Cinema]

They may be small and quiet folk, but hobbits sure know how to throw a party! Since Bilbo and Frodo share a birthday, they like to have one giant bash, thrown by good ol’ Samwise. Don’t worry, Sam knows the key ingredients for throwing an epic hobbit party, so of course this shindig was a success.

Last time: Baba Yaga's Feminist Corner!

Next time: Ginger continues to hide under her menu, while Dracula relates the tale of an old flame!

Whats your monstrous patronus? Take a deep dive into the lesser-known monsters of the '70s and '80s, like those found in Grady Hendrix's Paperbacks from Hell, and find out what niche beast you most resemble!

If you want to live through our Five Day Fright Fest, keep this helpful chart handy!

Infographic created for Quirk Books by Michael Rogalski, eyewashweb.com.

Nailed IT! That’s what Hollywood’s screaming after the newest Stephen King reboot “floated” (ahem) away from the competition, earning a staggering $180 million opening weekend.

With those kinds of numbers, Hollywood may be scrambling to find the next King-sized retelling. We here at Quirk, ever the visionaries, think they should consider going in a different direction: “The Stephen King Character Mash-ups You Didn’t Realize You Were Dying For!”