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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).

Easter Rolls Pre-Ordering Is Now Closed

Easter Rolls Pre-Ordering Is Now Closed

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

Easter Rolls Pre-Ordering Is Now Closed

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

Easter Bread Pre-Ordering Is Now Closed

Easter Bread Pre-Ordering Is Now Closed

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

Easter Bread Pre-Ordering Is Now Closed

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 FOUR different varieties of bread, you must give ONE WEEKS notice. Less notice than that will not be guaranteed.

    *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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Bread Classes, Farmers Markets & Events

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

*Dough Directions: Sourdough Bread Class Series: Each Class will feature a different topic about sourdough, taught and demonstrated by Novel Breads Co. owner, Heather Sprague. Participants must register directly with the Mars Area Public Library.

January 26, 1:00pm: Intro to Sourdough (CLASS IS FULL)

February 8, 11:00am: Beyond the Boule: different shapes and types of sourdough (CLASS IS FULL)

March 8, 11:00am: Sourdough as an Ingredient (CLASS IS FULL)

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*Beaver Farmers Market, Saturdays, 10:00am-1:00pm (Location: Beaver County Courthouse Parking Lot, corner of Market and 4th St(s), Beaver PA)

STARTING APRIL 26, 2025

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.

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)