Novel Biblio-Brew, a bookstore, eatery and coffee bar, will open soon in Schenectady, N.Y., News10 reported.
Novel is a successor to Puzzles Bakery & Cafe, which operated in the same storefront from 2015 until March 2020, when owner Sara Mae Pratt decided to close because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Roughly three years later, Pratt is reopening the business as a bookstore and cafe. In addition to a variety of food and drinks, there will be a curated selection of books along with gifts, puzzles and games.
“Changing up the Puzzles Bakery & Café name and concept has been a deeply emotional, challenging, and heartfelt process,” Pratt told News10. “We’re still incorporating many elements from Puzzles that I believe our former customers will recognize and appreciate--and making some exciting improvements along the way."
Pratt is currently hiring staff and looks to open at 515 State St. in the next few weeks.