diff --git a/setup.py b/setup.py
index 49406c3..6fcc8fc 100755
--- a/setup.py
+++ b/setup.py
@@ -6,10 +6,10 @@
 import re
 
 basepath = os.path.dirname(__file__)
-readme_rst = os.path.join(basepath, "README.rst")
+readme_md = os.path.join(basepath, "README.md")
 requirements_txt = os.path.join(basepath, "requirements.txt")
 
-with open(readme_rst) as readme:
+with open(readme_md) as readme:
     long_description = readme.read()
 
 with open(requirements_txt) as reqs: