diff --git a/History.md b/History.md
index 559d9cf..ded891b 100644
--- a/History.md
+++ b/History.md
@@ -1,3 +1,8 @@
+1.7.0 - November 6, 2016
+-------------------
+* expose consolidate.requires fix (#18)
+* check if paths are already absolute before joining the metalsmith path
+
 1.6.5 - May 3, 2016
 -------------------
 * normalize partial name for windows
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index d52cedf..6d16190 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
   "author": "superwolff <superwolff@superwolff.nl> (http://superwolff.nl/)",
   "description": "A metalsmith plugin for layouts.",
   "repository": "git://github.com/superwolff/metalsmith-layouts.git",
-  "version": "1.6.5",
+  "version": "1.7.0",
   "license": "MIT",
   "main": "lib/index.js",
   "scripts": {