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Novel Breads Co. is Where Bread and Books Beautifully Blend.

It all begins at a small commercial kitchen in Western Pennsylvania where owner and literary baker, Heather Sprague, tenderly handcrafts unique, creative and thoughtful breads that entice customers to new flavors and experiences. She is a voracious reader and often finds inspiration for bread flavors and types of bread from the colorful pages of books she has read.

Each bread crafted at Novel Breads Co. is made with real sourdough starter, which Heather named, Pearl, after the wild and free character in The Scarlet Letter. Always striving to create something delicious and nutritious, Heather locally sources many of the ingredients including Frankferd Farms' flour that is grown and milled a short distance from the kitchen and the store. She also makes a number of ingredients from scratch to further enhance the uniqueness and quality of the bread.

Once these very special breads are baked, they travel the country roads to find their way to the Novel Breads' store located in the heart of Mars, PA. At this cozy store, customers will find a treasure trove of artisan breads, books, tote bags, gourmet foods and more.

*The store contains a regularly rotating menu of breads for pickup; customers can also preorder online for specific items (If pre-ordering online, be sure to carefully read and follow the ordering directions below).

Since the store has limited hours at present, customers can also place online orders for pickup at the Renfrew address listed below or simply pickup at the farmers markets and events also featured below.

Preordering Small Breads (English Muffins, Biscuits, Scones, Cinnamon Buns, etc.)

Preordering Small Breads (English Muffins, Biscuits, Scones, Cinnamon Buns, etc.)

Please include the following information at checkout. *Date of pickup (please adhere... 

Preordering Small Breads (English Muffins, Biscuits, Scones, Cinnamon Buns, etc.)

A Neighbor Loaf Donation

A Neighbor Loaf Donation

When you purchase a Neighbor Loaf, you are giving with a 4-fold... 

A Neighbor Loaf Donation

Preordering Loaves

Preordering Loaves

Please include the following information at checkout. *Date of pickup (please adhere... 

Preordering Loaves

Ordering Details:

  • ORDERING REQUIREMENTS: (read carefully and follow directly)

    ~Order Pickup Days in Mars: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 10am-2pm

    ~Order Pickup Days In Renfrew: Monday-Friday, 4pm-7pm

    *When placing an online order, be sure to place order by or before the Sunday preceding pickup day.

    *If placing an order for over 4 different varieties of bread, you must give ONE WEEKS notice. Less notice than that will not be guaranteed.

    *If placing an order for over 10 items or for custom orders, we require AT LEAST ONE MONTHS NOTICE and to contact the owner prior to placing the order at novelbreads@gmail.com

    *Holiday pre-orders will be limited to a specified time period listed on the product page.

  • Also Include:

    (in the order special instructions box found on each product page)

    1. Date of pickup
    2. Location of pickup
    3. Contact phone number in case we have questions about the order.

  • Pickup Options: (Bread is only available for pickup)

    1. Mars Store 504 Pittsburgh St. Mars, PA 16046, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 10am-2pm

    2.) Renfrew Address: 146 Moose Rd. Renfrew, PA 16053 Mondays-Fridays, 4pm-7pm
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Custom Orders

Along with offering breads in the store and online for preordering, at Novel Breads Co., I love making custom orders for any occasion.

To place a customer order, please contact owner, Heather Sprague, at novelbreads@gmail.com *Depending on type of order, please allow for at least 1 months notice on all custom orders.

Book-Focused Breads

Are you hosting your book club meeting and want to offer your guests something special and possibly related to the book your discussing? Or are you a librarian hosting a special event and want to offer participants something exceptional?

Baby Showers

Are you hosting a baby shower and want your guests to walk away with an adorable Novel Breads' creation like the Baby Feet Blonde Sourdough Rolls (featured left)? Or do you want a delicious custom-made croissant for your gender reveal party?

Bread Boards

If you're hosting a bridal shower or some other special occasion, consider ordering a custom bread board from Novel Breads Co.

Media

Learn more about Novel Breads Co. through these media outlets...

*Novel Breads Co. combines books and bread to create a paradise for lovers of literature and carbs by Aakanksha Agarwal, January 1, 2025

*Pittsburgh Next August 21, 2024 article, 8 Places to Escape with a Book in Pittsburgh

Armstrong's Business As Usual Segment on YouTube, February 2024

*Novel Breads was also featured in the Pittsburgh Quarterly 2023 Winter Edition

Visit Butler County (Spring 2023)

Pittsburgh Magazine (November 16, 2022)

Chatham University’s oral history project, 2018)