I really wanted to love this book. I’m a fan of NickSpalding’s other books, and the premise is really relatable and timely. It’s funny, and should have been an easy read...but I kept putting it aside. Finished it on this last go, and I think it didn’t really hit its stride until the second half of the book. (Oh, and I’m a bit of a 13yo boy at times, but I grew wearing of reading “poo”. )

A feeling of being detached from the actual, real-world because of too much time spent online is well-known to many people these days. There is as well a lot of information about doing a digital detox, however, this book, as it is a fiction, gives a real story of how it is to go through one. The book was truly hilarious, yet felt true. It is as well truly relatable and might want you to consider doing a digital detox.

Logging Off by Nick Spalding seemed to fit the classification of British humor and satire.  Andy Bellows is a freelance graphic designer that is afflicted with many ailments. He tries to self-diagnose himself but ends up going to the doctor.  The doctor tells him he needs to disconnect from his electronics and gives him a pamphlet to guide him.  His only use of technology would be the minimum amount he needs for his work.  Can he survive?

The concept of the story was original and Andy is an interesting character that you sympathize with. He wasn’t that compelling of character though.  There were moments of laughter while reading this book, but the language was a bit off-putting at times.  

Overall, I liked the book, but it’s not one I would run out and recommend.

Thank you NetGalley and the opportunity to provide an honest review.

I think this may be Nick Spalding's funniest and best book to date. 

I lost track of the amounts of times I was giggling or laughing out loud, which had I been anywhere busier than I was, may have resulted in me getting some odd looks. 

From the first few lines I was drawn in, and utterly exhausted by just how much Andy Bellows relies of the internet and social media.  

If ever there was a man in need of a digital detox it's Andy, and thankfully after a rather embarrassing pitch for a job that went a bit awry, he sees a doctor and that is exactly what is prescribed. 

I loved seeing how Andy tries to cope with his new normal,  and there are just so many fabulous instances or him trying to get re-used to analogue life!

I loved the Mendips and the duck pond I loved the personal ad date, the pug in a wizard costume was hilarious, and initially just Andy's pure confusion on how on earth to order a takeaway or how to pick one was amusing. 

Andy is very easy to relate to, after all haven't most people occasionally wondered if they may be a tad addicted to their screens! I know I am!

This was a hilarious joy to read, give or take a few descriptions that I feel could possibly come under the heading of TMI, when it comes to his bowel movements!  

Loved every second of this, and this is easily Nick Spalding at his finest. 

Thank you to Lake Union Publishing and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.

A decent read with a gripping storyline and characters that it’s almost impossible not to root for. It wasn’t my favourite read but would recommend to fans of the genre.

As someone who is constantly on an electronic device, cell phone, computer, e-reader, etc., this really hit home. It made me step back and make sure that I’m spending quality, not quantity, time on my electronics. 

Read this book for a highly entertaining and cringeworthy story. You will find yourself thanking the heavens this wasn’t about you!

A well written and interesting take on swearing off technology for two months. Well written with a serious message yet still lighthearted and remarkably funny. I enjoyed it and recommend it as a quick and thought provoking read.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for providing me with a copy of this book to read and review. All opinions are my own. In Logging Off my Nick Spalding we meet and follow Andy Bellows, a graphic designer, who is addicted to social media and his phone. After exhibiting several 'physical ailments and self-diagnosing himself using a web search, he goes to his doctor. His doctor recommends that he disconnect himself from all electronics. With the help of his friend, a writer, he decides to embark on a 60 day detox of all social media and his beloved phone. What follows is a humorous series of events that Andy narrates for us. Along the way he meets Grace and a following of characters who want to know about his experiences. There were several laugh out loud moments that had me acknowledging that I too am addicted to social media. Having attempting and failing a 40 day detox during Lent, I know the obstacles that Andy faces and applaud him for his success. A must read.

Can you do without technical devices? Can you keep from tweeting,texting,googling? Are you anxious, have recurring headaches,, find yourself tense all of the time? Our hero was. His doctor told him he needed to detox....no tech..none. How do you do that when surrounded by it? His friend wanted to write articles about this detox and so the story goes. It’s cute. Makes you think about how you would handle a tech detox.

As someone who is constantly on an electronic device, cell phone, computer, e-reader, etc., this really hit home. It made me step back and make sure that I’m spending quality, not quantity, time on my electronics. 

Read this book for a highly entertaining and cringeworthy story. You will find yourself thanking the heavens this wasn’t about you!

I very much enjoyed this book.  It has a good story and excellent main characters.  I would definately recommend this book.

This is cheerful and lightweight with some funny lines and gags and a few antic bits.  Some surprisingly sharp and edgy episodes, (our hero's sales pitch at hyper cool Fluidity), are balanced by a fair amount of toilet humor. It's heart is in the right place and it's earnest without being preachy, so the end result is amusing.

Unfortunately, I have not been able to read and review this book.

After losing and replacing my broken Kindle and getting a new phone I was unable to download the title again for review as it was no longer available on Netgalley. 

I’m really sorry about this and hope that it won’t affect you allowing me to read and review your titles in the future.

Thank you so much for giving me this opportunity. 
Natalie.

A cute, quick, light read. My biggest critique was that much of the plot, particularly the romantic subplot felt very predictable.

I think that most of us can relate to this book, always being sucked into social media. Andrew just can't seem to log off of Facebook and Twitter. He swears he has cancer, so he goes and consults with his doctor, who advises him to take a digital break. Like a detox!! 

Now that we're all stuck at home this book seems to relate.

Quick read easy to get through, great for a light hearted read but one to get into to.
Filled with the usual humour you would expect from this Author, I would recommend it to anyone looking for an easy weekend read where you don't need to think to much about the storyline.

When you pick up a Nick Spalding book you know what you're getting! Slapstick comedy, madcap, crazy scenarios, crazy, quirky side characters and a usually neurotic, sarcastic, male main character who lurches from one disaster to the next. And underneath all the humour there is usually an underlying message of some sort.

The message in Logging Off is that we send too much time on our technological devices and it is no good for our physical and mental health. Main character Andy Bellows has IBS that rears its head at some unfortunate moments (cue a lot of poo jokes!) And suffers from neck pain and lockjaw. He is addicted to technology and when his doctor suggests a digital detox for 60 days he is not mad keen!

We follow Andy on his journey to technological freedom and actually it really did highlight how reliant we have become on devices and how much we avoid contact with other humans, preferring to hide behind a screen.

I'll be honest, it isn't my favourite book by Spalding but it was funny, enjoyable and entertaining with likable characters and laugh out loud moments. And it did make me briefly consider putting my phone down a bit more, until I had to pick it up again to write this review!

Graphic Designer, Andy Bellows is suffering. Lately his body has been trying to tell him something and by the short Google symptom search he just did he is convinced it's cancer, more than likely fatal. When the folks on his forum tell him that he should probably see a doctor Andy books an online appointment. After a quick examination, Andy's doctor knows exactly what is wrong with him...the internet. He's told that his headaches, stomach issues and insomnia are all from excessive use of technology and is prescribed a digital detox. 60 days, no phone, no iPad, no nothing. Even though Andy is not convinced this will actually help he is willing to try anything at this point to get his health back in order. As you can imagine this is when the fun begins, Reader. "Logging Off" provides perspective on exactly how much we rely on technology in our day to day lives. Need to go somewhere? GPS. Want to order take-out? Need to find the phone number for that. Wondering what the weather will be like today? There's an app for that. Nick Spaulding's casual, light-hearted writing style leads Andy on some mad adventures while he attempts to live a life untethered for 3 months. If you can get past the potty-humor (literal & figurative) then give "Logging Off" a read. Thank you to NetGalley & Amazon Publishing for a digital copy in exchange for an honest review...and no the irony that I read this book on a device wasn't lost on me.

Andy has a serious problem. He's addicted to technology. The cure? Logging off! 

After you get as stressed as Andy during the first chapters of the book, the story is hilariously funny as Andy navigates his life without the help of Google and co.

This book fits perfectly with the current times. The main character is addicted to technology, and his doctor has him take a break from his phone for 60 days. This is a cute story that tells how Andy adapts to life without his phone all the time. 

Overall, this story was cute, but it just wasn't for me. I walked away from the story a few times because I was just not as invested in the storyline as I wanted to be, but I did eventually finish. If you need a filler book and don't know what to pick up, this one is a decent enough story to tide you over.