As the year comes to a close, it’s natural to reflect on the books that we didn’t quite get around to reading in 2015. With an overwhelming amount of new releases hitting shelves throughout the year, it can be easy to let some slip through the cracks. Whether it was due to lack of time, budget constraints, or simply being overwhelmed by the sheer number of options, there are always a few titles that we meant to get to, but never quite did.

Here are the top ten 2015 releases that many readers, myself included, intended to read but didn’t quite manage to before the year’s end:

1. “The Girl on the Train” by Paula Hawkins – A psychological thriller that became a runaway bestseller, this book had everyone talking in 2015. With its gripping plot and unreliable narrator, it’s no wonder that it’s at the top of many readers’ to-read lists.

2. “All the Light We Cannot See” by Anthony Doerr – This Pulitzer Prize-winning novel tells the story of a blind French girl and a German boy whose paths collide in occupied France during World War II. With its beautiful writing and emotional depth, it’s no wonder that this book was on so many best-of lists for 2015.

3. “Fates and Furies” by Lauren Groff – This novel explores the intricacies of marriage and the secrets that can lie beneath the surface of even the happiest relationships. With its complex characters and lush prose, it’s a book that many readers are eager to dive into.

4. “Between the World and Me” by Ta-Nehisi Coates – This powerful memoir explores what it means to be black in America today. With its timely and important subject matter, it’s a book that many readers are eager to read in order to better understand the complex issues of race in our society.

5. “The Nightingale” by Kristin Hannah – Set in Nazi-occupied France, this novel follows two sisters as they navigate the dangers of wartime. With its emotional depth and compelling characters, this book is sure to be at the top of many readers’ must-read lists.

6. “H is for Hawk” by Helen Macdonald – This memoir chronicles the author’s experience training a goshawk in the aftermath of her father’s death. With its lyrical prose and powerful storytelling, it’s a book that many readers are eager to dive into.

7. “The Nest” by Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney – This novel follows a dysfunctional family as they navigate the fallout of an inheritance. With its sharp wit and keen insights into family dynamics, it’s a book that many readers are eager to read.

8. “City on Fire” by Garth Risk Hallberg – This sprawling novel follows the lives of several characters in New York City in the 1970s. With its epic scope and intricate plotting, it’s a book that many readers are eager to delve into.

9. “The Turner House” by Angela Flournoy – This novel follows the Turner family as they navigate the challenges of life in Detroit. With its richly drawn characters and compelling storyline, it’s a book that many readers are eager to read.

10. “A Little Life” by Hanya Yanagihara – This novel follows the lives of four friends as they navigate the complexities of adulthood. With its emotional depth and powerful storytelling, it’s a book that many readers are eager to dive into.

As we look back on 2015, it’s clear that there were many amazing books released throughout the year. While we may not have had the time or opportunity to read them all, they will certainly be on our radar as we head into the new year. With so many incredible stories waiting to be told, it’s never too late to catch up on the books that we missed in 2015.