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Texas Monthly, Penguin Random House teaming up to relaunch book publication 'Texas Monthly Press'
By Abigail Jones at Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar)
· July 7, 2026
· 1 min read
Texas Monthly recently announced that it's teaming up with Penguin Random House to relaunch Texas Monthly Press, the book-publishing arm of Texas Monthly that, in the words of Ross McCammon, editor in chief at Texas Monthly, tragically folded after its original foray in the 1970s and 80s.
Why this matters in The Odessa
The relaunch of Texas Monthly Press, in partnership with Penguin Random House, brings new opportunities for authors and writers in the Permian Basin area to share their stories and perspectives with a wider audience. As a major publication with roots in Texas, Texas Monthly's renewed commitment to book publishing could lead to more local voices being featured in its pages. This development may also spark interest in writing and literature among students in Ector County schools, potentially inspiring a new generation of writers and readers. With the Midland-Odessa area's unique cultural and economic landscape, the region's residents may see their experiences and stories reflected in the books published by Texas Monthly Press, fostering a sense of community and connection to the literary world. The partnership's impact on local literary events and programming will be worth watching in the coming months.
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Category: library ·
Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Texas Monthly recently announced that it's teaming up with Penguin Random House to relaunch Texas Monthly Press, the book-publishing arm of Texas Monthly that, in the words of Ross McCammon, editor in chief at Texas Monthly, tragically folded after its original foray in the 1970s and 80s.
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