This book is laugh out loud funny! And somehow, it's perfect for the times within which we are all now existing. The social distancing we're experiencing alone would make it appropriate but it's the writing that got me:) Definitely give it a try---sooner rather than later.

Logging off is a fun, funny journey of turning off the devices in our lives and reconnecting in person. I found a lot of truth in this story and it was fun to laugh at yourself and the many ways we use technology to be disconnected to real people.

Andy has heath issues and he is shocked by the doctors recommendation - detox for technology. So he goes down this journey and finds along the way people seeking the same help.

Will Andy’s health improve? Can Andy give up social media forever? Can he meet anyone with out dating apps?

Truly enjoyed this story! Makes you think about your own internet activity.
Thanks for complimentary copy Netgalley. Thoughts and opinions are my own

Hilarious thought provoking so entertaining.In this age of technology this is a read we can all relate to.The idea of logging off changing your life kept me turning the pages laughing all the way.#netgalley#logging off.

Overall this was a great read. I absolutely love British humor and found myself smiling a lot while reading. Hooked from the first page , he’s amazed at an app that records your bowel movements. I cracked up at that.
I’m so glad I was able to get a copy of this from the publisher.

I have enjoyed Nick Spalding books in the past and this was no exception.
Laugh out loud funny and enjoyable.
Easy to read
And I could relate with the subject of too much time on social media and the detox.
Definitely recommend

Excellent and laugh out loud funny. We all rely too much on our online lives and I found this a highly relatable book in some senses. Add in the hilarity that ensues when dealing with an offline world and i couldn't put this book down.

Really enjoyed this. Great writing, humorous but also actually made me really think and I've since started restricting my social media use and trying to spend less time scrolling sites etc. Definitely sleeping better and have realised that I actually don't miss out on anything if I check social media every couple of hours instead of constantly. Great book.

I haven't laughed so much reading a book in ages. Andy is advised by his GP to detox from all online activities except those crucial to work, in order to get rid of all his health issues. He decides to try it for 2 months. He never expects to become a hero to many, leading a movement against social media etc. Brilliantly written, hard to put down to see if he sticks at his plan, if it works and if his romance will develop.

Nick Spalding never fails to deliver. Logging Off had the usual Spalding wit and humor and I really enjoyed the serious note to this book. Are we addicted to technology? I'm the first to put my hand up and say that I always start my day by checking emails and my social media. I often find myself checking things on my phone and will always txt instead of having an actual phone conversation with someone.
Andy is struggling with a whole host of health issues. He's got IBS, neck pain, lack of sleep etc and upon consulting the Internet discovers he could have all manner of illnesses. Fearing the worst he decides to visit his doctor for a diagnosis. What he actually is suffering from is too much screen time and the remedy is a 2 month digital detox. This is a scary thought. Can he go 2 months without using any devices? With the help of his friend Fergus he gives it a go and has his fair share of hilarious ups and downs.
If you like a bit of comedy in your reading then I really do recommend giving Nick Spaldings books a try. He really knows how to write comedy. The story was good although slightly crazy at times and really highlighted the issues (good and bad) that surround technology and social media.

Logging Off is the latest offering from Nick Spalding and tells the story of Andy Bellows, a man who is suffering from too many ailments to mention and the cause? Too much use of technology and social media meaning his doctor recommends him to undertake a digital detox for 60 days.

As I’m sure we can all relate, social media and technology is such a big part of our lives now that the simple message from this book is to log off and take time out to notice the world happening around us. I too am guilty of spending too much time ‘connected’ but can also see how the world can no longer exist completely without the use of some technology.

Overall it is a well written book that is an easy read, however I did find myself losing patience with the main character on numerous occasions and, to be honest, there is only so many times someone telling you about their toilet habits is funny, this just became irritating and irrelevant to the story. Also I can’t see how the ‘random’ things that happen to him are purely due to not using technology, just more a case of bad luck!

A quick read with an interesting concept that does make you consider your own ability to “log off”!!!

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I really enjoyed this book. It was a quick and pretty easy read that had me laughing out loud in more than a few places! It was definitely bit of a wake up call to how much we rely on phones and started a very interesting conversation in my house about how much we use our phones and how we are going to try and change that!

I received an ARC thanks to Netgalley! The timing was perfect with the current pandemic and extra time on my hands!!!
This is a lighthearted, comical read that I did enjoy. With that being said, my own personal digital experience is limited as the only thing I'm addicted to digitally is my kindle and Goodreads!
Overall, this was an easy going read, however I thought the characters were lacking, the events throughout the story were either over detailed (driving on the B roads of England and IBS) or lacking of details (dinner at his home with his "friend").
I did enjoy it, but it will be quickly forgotten and not a book I would encouragingly recommend. It is definitely a laugh out loud read though!

Logging Off was a modern tale of the woes associated with the chronic abuse of technology. Andy's life revolved around technology, until one day, it impacted his health and his only choice was to log off. This tale is told in a humorous and lighthearted way, while having our society's obsession with technology, and our depersonalization, hit home. I laughed at ths obscurity of the situations Andy found himself in while I rooted for his success in his detox. An excellent read for anyone who needs to log off, or just needs a good chuckle.

Logging Off is a fun novel about our over reliance on social media and what it means to walk away. I enjoyed this story and its characters. I laughed quite a bit throughout. It made me think about analyzing what we see online and taking it with a grain of salt -- something I already knew, but the author dives into great examples that will make you want to revisit who you are following and why.

Cute story about a guy who somehow gets talked into staying off his phone for a long period of time and how life unfolds along the way. The first 20% of the book seems a bit like filler, and all the poop talk is not endearing, but otherwise it was a decent read. The very British response to instant fame is funny.

This book uses the main character’s inner self talk as dialogue, That method fits the solitary life he has as a graphic designer. But after the first chapter of one graphic description of IBS after yet another, I was not inclined to continue but wondered what the point of all that would be. Alas, I finished the book with regret of my time invested.

It wasn't my kind of book. After the first few chapters, I stopped reading. I just couldn't get into it.

This was a funny and insightful look into life in the digital age. As someone who can't even watch television without a second screen nearby (what if I need to look up the past work of one of the characters?!) I definitely resonated with Andy's struggle. I think this book would make a brilliant and funny movie (and I do not say that about every book I enjoy - some things are best left to the page.)

Do you ever wonder if you're addicted to your device? Do you even take into the bathroom with you? Could you go 60 days without use your device? That is what Andy Bellows did because using his device constantly was making him physically ill.

Logging Off by Nick Spalding made me laugh out loud many times throughout the book. It is easily relatable to almost any age group. It made think about how life would be different without the use of my cellphone or my laptop. Of course, I grew up without all of this technology, but I can't even imagine life without my GPS these days. How would I order online everything I need? Spalding takes us through the adventures of what that life would be like for you.

I liked the humor in this book. It did drag on for me in places, but if you need a good light-hearted read, this would be a good book for you.

This is the first Nick Spalding book I've read. To be honest, it took me a couple of chapters to get into the story. The protagonist starts off so self-absorbed and so focused on the function and malfunction of his GI tract that I was put off. But I suppose that was partly the point: we will see Andy's maturation as he undergoes his digital detox.

The message of the book (about balance in one's digital and "real" life) is humorously presented. There's some slapstick and a lot of "poo" humor. There's also a lot of sweetness as Andy interacts with his best friend, new girlfriend and newly logged off acquaintances.

Overall the book was a lot of fun, and I will be checking out other works by Spalding.

I couldn't help but reflect on the "Logging Off" irony, having downloaded the ebook to read on my Kindle.