Texting, tweeting, gaming and online dating—technology rules all our lives these days. Where would we be without our phones, the internet and social media, especially during the current pandemic? But have we become just a little too reliant? Andy Bellows and the lovely barista Grace certainly opened my eyes to what is most probably my overuse/addiction of screen time.
Logging off is an easy read, it'll make you giggle and remember times when we used a map, a telephone and even asked for directions. Definitely lessons to be learnt from this book.

Who needs a book right now that will have them lol’ing through out? Who needs a book right now that will suck you in so you can ignore all the that is sucking outside? We all do so I am so glad that I got Logging Off by Nick Spalding!!
This book had me in tears and left me with sore cheeks from laughing so hard!!! Nick is fastly becoming one of my favorite writers!!

Once I’d gotten over the personal attack of this book (being a self-confessed tech-obsessed graphic designer, not unlike the main character...) I really enjoyed it and found it a very easy read. There are lots of relatable references which I - and the majority of the target audience I imagine - would enjoy, from Apple products to band names. It is a good commentary on today’s society and although the writing seems to exaggerate Andy’s reliance on technology for the purpose of narrative, there are an awful lot of similarities I found in my own life that made me think!

It’s a cutesy story with some allusions to serious issues with modern-day technology and how we interact with it. I enjoyed the book and had some laugh out loud moments. The romance aspect didn’t spark my interest at all, as it wasn’t anything new I’ve read in comparison to other books of a similar genre. I actually thought this part of the storyline moved focus from some of the powerful messages that could be taken away from this book.

Andy Bellows is a 36 year old freelance graphic designer and spends the majority of his life plugged in to some form of tech. Whether it be social media, video games, Tripadvisor, Google, Tinder or Candy Crush - his life is being taken over. When he convinces himself that he has a rare disease, he goes to see his GP. Who advises that he simply needs to do a digital detox for a minimum of two months. Reluctantly, Andy puts away his mobile, his iPad, the TV remote and games console. Suddenly he has more time to fill. And a crushing sense of disconnection with the world. But slowly, he starts feeling better, sleeping better and working better. And when his friend Fergus, writes an article about him, 'Logging Off', he realises that there are many hundreds of people all feeling the same way - that their lives are being taken over by tech. A chance meeting with Grace, a cafe owner, herself addicted to the online world, leads to a beautiful friendship. But Andy is horrified when he realises that he is seen as some kind of leader/influencer. Everyone wants to hear him say that life is wonderful when you log off. But the truth is not that clear cut. His life is better without a doubt, but he still misses certain aspects of the online world. At a meet and greet with the Loggers Off, he firstly tells them what they want to hear, but he starts to feel ill again with the stress of his half-truth. He finally finds the courage to speak from a place of truth, and that truth is that life is all about finding your balance. Which will be different for everyone.

Ultimately though, logging off led him to Grace, and their story is only just beginning.

A witty and wry look at the world of today, with a message that we could all probably benefit from listening to.

Ever feel like you are slightly attached to your phone? Wonder where your time goes all day when you look up from Facebook? Have folks around you that are obsessive about their devices? This is a good, light read about Andy Bellows who decides to "log off" and detox from technology. What ensues are GPS free travel adventures, dining out without recommendations, lack of celebrity updates and falling in love! I enjoyed this quick read, found it funny and relatable. Thank you for the ARC!

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

4 stars

This was a great departure from my typical romantic read. This was about people and their relationships with technology and finding balance. It made me smile in several places and I fully enjoyed the story.

The premise of this book was actually really funny. I liked the way the character was introduced via an app called HowUpooing. Essentially though this is a book about stress, screen time, and working. I feel like this is super applicable to this day where the only way we can keep connected in via screen. The way this book was written was very fun and light hearted nonetheless. It was an easy read that keep me entertained.

I was excited to read this book, because it was a Novel idea, and one we can all relate to. I love the premise of the book. Can we really live without the internet in a world that is obsessed with being connected? I also love the truth that our internet usage can wreak havoc on our physical bodies. What I did NOT like about the book was how the main character occasionally addressed the reader directly with a question. It was so cheesy and cringe-worthy that I almost stopped reading after the first chapter. Thankfully, the author seems to stop doing that for much of the second half of the book, which is also when the love story begins and really rounds out the story. I wouldn’t go out of my way to recommend this book, but I didn’t hate it either. Overall, it was an original idea that just fumbled a bit in it’s execution.

An eye opener into what it may really be like to give up all Internet etc for a month. I found myself intrigued and in a way, I wonder could I do it? In this day and age we are so relient on the Internet and it would be good to take a step back. 10 out of 10.

I really like the concept of this book and I think it was executed very well. I haven't read many rom-coms from a male author but this has encouraged me to seek more out as this was a good read! I really enjoyed Spalding's writing style and I flew through this so fast, and although sometimes the humour wasn't my cup of tea, it didn't spoil the book for me at all.
I think I'll be looking out for more of his books in the future.

Talk about trying to regain control of you life and giving up social media!
What a fun read.
Thank you Amazon Publishing and NetGalley for the ARC.

This was a quirky, funny book hiding a very serious message. Andy Bellows suffers physically and emotionally from too much time spent online. He reluctantly decides to do a "digital detox" which leads him into a series of improbable, maybe overly hilarious situations as he tries to remember how to engage with the world out from behind the screen. With the help of new and old friends he gradually builds a different kind of life. While some of the humor was a bit too slapstick for my taste, overall this book did a thorough exploration of the role of electronics and the internet in our lives, and might cause us to take a look at whether we may be cutting ourselves off from the real world a bit too much.

Second book by Nick Spalding that I have read. Although the premise is good for the book, namely the main character decides to have two months logged off/away from his phone and social media, online gaming etc. it doesn't quite hit the mark for me. Starts off and ends well, just lulls a bit midway through. There are some good laugh out loud moments and I will certainly keep him on my 'must read' authors list.

In Nick Spalding’s own words ‘Logging Off is actually a book about people....’ and there were lots of interesting characters.
It’s certainly relatable to a lot of us I’m sure. How many of us are guilty of spending too much time on our phones, laptops and tablets perhaps neglecting people around us. Just one more game of Candy Crush, I must just check Twitter, I wonder what the latest reality star is up to now. We need to remember to live in the real world and appreciate the people and things in our lives.
Some of this was a bit far fetched but it certainly didn’t lack humour and originality.
Overall well written and gave me lots to think about.

Thank you to the publisher and author for providing me with a digital ARC of this title via Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.

Another title an author that were unfamiliar to me until I came across this on Netgalley. I was in the mood for a good humorous book so I was grateful when I was given the opportunity to read Logging Off. I really liked the premise of a needing to disconnect digitally in order to improve your physical health and mental well-being. Andy Bellows, a single mid 30's self-employed design artist is suffering from IBS, locked jaw, splitting headaches, high stress, and lack of sleep. When his symptoms flair up horribly during a job interview, Andy fears he has a terminal disease and finally decides to seek medical health. His doctor informs Andy that it isn't a disease at all, that he is suffering from too much time online and recommends a 2 month detox. It is the humorous and clever writing that took this basic storyline and turned it in to a fun, great read. I loved Andy's witty remarks and perspective. He is a likable character. I could laugh along with him through his failures and weaknesses, all the while cheering for him to succeed. I wanted him to feel better, to be successful in business, to get the girl. I really loved that this book didn't turn preachy about the downfalls of the internet. I felt it very successfully addressed issues from overuse online, but while also addressing favorable the positive benefits, My only complaint with this book was the use of the F-word scattered throughout the story. It wasn't heavily used, but I felt it was unnecessary and personally not something I like to find in the literature I read. Otherwise, great book that I really enjoyed reading.

It’s a light, fluffy read, just not fluffy enough for me, I think.

It’s tough reading anything in these lockdown days, so I think the greatest recommendation is that this is the first of perhaps half a dozen books I’ve started the past couple of weeks that I’ve actually finished

Logging off by Nick Spalding was another amusing and very wittily written book. Thought provoking as well as funny, it certainly didn't disappoint.

Love anything by Nick Spalding especially the Love series. Another really brilliant book. Bit sad at times but really good nonetheless

A laugh out loud read as usual, whilst at the same time very thought provoking - with a very valid message. Very entertaining and a really good read.

Timely, hilarious and eye opening, Logging Off is the story of a man with so many health issues caused by his addiction to electronic devices, social media, and email that his doctor’s only recommendation is the log off completely for two months. Trying to live without a smartphone in our digital age proves to be quite a challenge for Andy, but entertaining, amusing and thought provoking for the reader. With many endearing characters and some quite funny scenes, I loved it!