Novel: A Book & Sandwich Shop

Novel: A Book & Sandwich Shop Novel is a family-owned bookstore and sandwich shop in downtown Rochester. Tuesday-Saturday, 11-6 pm, sandwiches served 11-3 pm.
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Need a book but don’t have time to get to Novel? Want to pre-order one you’re excited about? Get free shipping today on ...
10/07/2026

Need a book but don’t have time to get to Novel? Want to pre-order one you’re excited about? Get free shipping today on bookshop.org!

30% of your purchase goes DIRECTLY to us, helping your indie bookstore! ❤️

https://bookshop.org/shop/novelrochester

Elliott’s review of Red Rising: “Braveheart + Hunger Games + Star Wars = Red Rising”Find all our staff picks on the back...
10/05/2026

Elliott’s review of Red Rising: “Braveheart + Hunger Games + Star Wars = Red Rising”

Find all our staff picks on the back wall (along with Michigan Authors, Blind Dates, puzzles, and more!).

Celebrate spooky season with a book from Novel!We’re open today, Sunday, from 11 am - 4 pm. Reminder: no sandwiches this...
10/04/2026

Celebrate spooky season with a book from Novel!

We’re open today, Sunday, from 11 am - 4 pm.

Reminder: no sandwiches this week (October 4-11).

Thank you to everyone who came out and supported Novel last night in Posed! Community events like this are such a joy. I...
10/02/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out and supported Novel last night in Posed! Community events like this are such a joy. It was wonderful to see so many of you, we are so grateful to have so many regulars who’ve become friends!

Elton won second place for People’s Choice! Thank you to everyone who voted, it was such a fun night.

10/01/2026

Posed is tonight (Thursday) at 7. Can you guess which Rock and Roll Hall of Fame artist moment we’re recreating?

Book Clubs for November are live! https://novelrochester.com/collections/book-clubsPlease note that November evening boo...
10/01/2026

Book Clubs for November are live!

https://novelrochester.com/collections/book-clubs

Please note that November evening book clubs no longer include a sandwich and beverage. Afternoon book clubs still do!

Purchase now and pick up tonight at Posed, we’re open until 9!

10/01/2026

Rain or shine, come to Posed Thursday, October 1, in downtown Rochester. Late night shop hours and a fun event for the whole family.

7-9 pm! See you soon!

09/29/2026

Which book are you most excited for this Tuesday?

And yes, we have a ton of Threshing Day!

It’s the final week of this sandwich special favorite: The Turkey Apple C***r! Sandwiches served 11 am - 3 pm, Tuesday-S...
09/29/2026

It’s the final week of this sandwich special favorite: The Turkey Apple C***r!

Sandwiches served 11 am - 3 pm, Tuesday-Saturday.

09/28/2026

Hi, we’re Novel. A family-owned bookstore and sandwich shop that combines my husband’s love of making sandwiches and my love of books. We hope you stop by and say hi.

📍 307 south main, Rochester, Michigan

Address

307 South Main Street
Rochester, MI
48307

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 6pm
Wednesday 11am - 6pm
Thursday 11am - 6pm
Friday 11am - 6pm
Saturday 11am - 6pm

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