diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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--- a/README.md
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@@ -20,6 +20,12 @@ Watch this quick tutorial to learn how to use the new one-click LoRA integration
 
 ## Release Notes
 
+### v0.8.9
+* **Favorites System** - New functionality to bookmark your favorite LoRAs and checkpoints for quick access and better organization
+* **Enhanced UI Controls** - Increased model card button sizes for improved usability and easier interaction
+* **Smoother Page Transitions** - Optimized interface switching between pages, eliminating flash issues particularly noticeable in dark theme
+* **Bug Fixes & Stability** - Resolved various issues to enhance overall reliability and performance
+
 ### v0.8.8
 * **Real-time TriggerWord Updates** - Enhanced TriggerWord Toggle node to instantly update when connected Lora Loader or Lora Stacker nodes change, without requiring workflow execution
 * **Optimized Metadata Recovery** - Improved utilization of existing .civitai.info files for faster initialization and preservation of metadata from models deleted from CivitAI
diff --git a/pyproject.toml b/pyproject.toml
index 8d9dd86d..04ee9388 100644
--- a/pyproject.toml
+++ b/pyproject.toml
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 [project]
 name = "comfyui-lora-manager"
 description = "LoRA Manager for ComfyUI - Access it at http://localhost:8188/loras for managing LoRA models with previews and metadata integration."
-version = "0.8.8"
+version = "0.8.9"
 license = {file = "LICENSE"}
 dependencies = [
     "aiohttp",