diff --git a/litestash/__init__.py b/litestash/__init__.py
index 45d8613..3430a57 100644
--- a/litestash/__init__.py
+++ b/litestash/__init__.py
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@
 from litestash.models import LiteStashStore
 from litestash.store import LiteStash
 
-__version__ = "0.1.0b4"
+__version__ = "0.1.0b5"
 __all__ = [
     Main.CORE.value,
     Main.DATA.value,
diff --git a/pyproject.toml b/pyproject.toml
index 05c0fc8..fcc2f61 100644
--- a/pyproject.toml
+++ b/pyproject.toml
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ build-backend = "setuptools.build_meta"
 
 [project]
 name = "litestash"
-version = "0.1.0b4" 
+version = "0.1.0b5" 
 description = """
 The LiteStash Python project offers a lightning-fast, lightweight key-value storage solution.  LiteStash provides a NoSQL API for seamless integration into your applications.  The LiteStash database handles the data with SQLite transparently.  Optimal use for caching, session management, and other high-performance use cases.
 """