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).*

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Due to the longer process of making the product, Novel Breads Co....

Pre-Order Individual or By the Dozen

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Artisan Breads Available For Pre-Ordering

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Artisan Breads Available For Pre-Ordering

Ordering Details:

Place bread pre-orders 2-3 MORNINGS (AT THE LATEST) prior to intended pickup (anything later cannot be guaranteed)
*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, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, 10am-2pm
2.) Renfrew Address: 146 Moose Rd. Renfrew, PA 16053 Mondays-Fridays, 4pm-7pm

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The store is located at 504 Pittsburgh St. Mars, PA 16046

(On the right side of The Baumgartel Professional Building)

Follow the Orange & Yellow Footprints to the Door

Open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays 10:00am-2:00pm.

June-October, Saturday hours are 9:00am-1:00pm during the Mars Farmers Market

Contact: 724-996-3179 or novelbreads@ gmail.com

Heather Sprague, Owner/Literary Baker

Business Mailing Address: 146 Moose Rd. Renfrew, PA 16053

Bread Classes, Farmers Markets & Events

Novel Breads Co. participants in a variety of events in the region as well as various farmers markets.

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*Beaver Farmers Market: Join us each Saturday for a delightful, seasonal experience where some of the best produce and unique products in the region can be discovered. Novel Breads Co. will feature a vast, rotating menu each week including loafs, English Muffins and little items you can eat on the spot.

Saturdays

10:00am-1:00pm

(Location: Beaver County Courthouse Parking Lot, corner of Market and 4th St(s), Beaver PA)

STARTED APRIL 26, 2025

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*The Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books If you're a book lover, then this is the event for you. The festival is a day long event filled with authors, readings, workshops and more. Novel Breads will be featuring our famous book-inspired breads. It is a really fun time and a great way to meet writers from all over the country.

Saturday, May 31, 2025

9:00am-5:00pm

Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (Main--Oakland Campus)

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*The Dough Directions: Sourdough Bread Classes are done for 2025. Thank you for the enthusiastic participation and interest! We will resume in the winter 2026. To stay informed about classes and business events, please sign up for the monthly newsletter on this page.

Book Club

CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF GOOD BOOKS, GREAT CONVERSATIONS, AND FANTASTIC FOOD!

Novel Breads Co. leads the food-themed book club, Novel Breads Eaters & Readers (NBERs). We dine over a delectable spread created by each member while we discuss novels and nonfiction with a food focus. We've been together since October 2014!

The NBERs meet the first Monday of each month from September-June, 6:30pm at The Enchanted Olive, The Novel Breads' store or at local restaurants. *The book club is currently full.

Local Authors

During the summer, Novel Breads Co. is able to host local authors just outside the Mars store. Throughout the year, we promote and collaborate with local authors as well as sell their books in the store.

Country/region

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

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).

Ordering Details:

Place bread pre-orders 2-3 MORNINGS (AT THE LATEST) prior to intended pickup (anything later cannot be guaranteed)

*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:

Pickup Options: (Bread is only available for pickup)