diff --git a/setup.py b/setup.py
index 7b06def..ae36735 100644
--- a/setup.py
+++ b/setup.py
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ packages = [
 ]
 
 readme = ''
-with open('README.md') as f:
+with open('README.rst') as f:
     readme = f.read()
 
 extras_require = {