In the fall of 2023, we, the authors of this paper, took a class with Dr. Betsy Rymes on the topic of Citizen Sociolinguistics. Dr. Rymes describes Citizen Sociolinguistics as “This everyday talk about language” (2020, p. xi), which as a methodology allows for purposeful exploration of the mundane. Inspiration for data to analyze can come from any source, and in this paper, we look to the world of fiction in novels that we read in groups from a Citizen Sociolinguistic perspective. In this paper, we will discuss the ways that characters, authors, and readers enact the principles of Citizen Sociolinguistics in the following novels: Americanah;The House on Mango Street; The Night Watchman; The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao; Girl, Woman, Other; Pachinko; Deacon King Kong; and True Biz. The eight novels were initially chosen by Dr. Rymes based on their diverse representations of language and culture, and the reading groups were formed based on student interest.