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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.

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Ordering Details:

  • ORDERING REQUIREMENTS: (read carefully and follow directly)

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

    ~Order Pickup Days In Renfrew: Tuesday-Saturday, 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, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, 10am-2pm

    2.) Renfrew Address: 146 Moose Rd. Renfrew, PA 16053 Mondays-Fridays, 4pm-7pm
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Farmers Markets, Winter CSA, Bread Classes

*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)

*OUR LAST BEAVER FARMERS MARKET OF THE SEASON IS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22.

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*Grove City Market In the Park is closed for the season; however, Novel Breads Co. will be making a bi-monthly delivery/ Bread CSA for customers in Grove City who preorder their breads online. This delivery service starts November 26 for Thanksgiving (be sure to preorder no later than the 19 to receive on the 26th). Contact me by email at novelbreads@gmail.com if you have any questions.

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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.

Events

We are honored to be part of this unique event at the Cranberry Public Library in December! Novel Breads Co. will be supplying the Holiday Tea with custom, theme-based breads that go along with Beatrix Potter’s favorite story, The Tailor of Gloucester (inspired by a true story).

The event will feature activities and a reading of the story as well as tea and other homemade goodies by the library staff. There will be Beatrix Potter Memorabilia and an expert on all things related to the author. Celebrate the Christmas Holiday in a fun and unique way by participating in the Holiday Tea!

Friday, December 12, 1:00-2:30pm

Cranberry Public Library, 2525 Rochester Rd., Cranberry Township, PA 16066

Registration Required by contacting library at 724-776-9100 or scanning QR code in the photo. It cost $5 to participate.

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.

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)