Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC of Logging Off.

This was my first book by the author, but it won't be the last.

Logging Off is the humorous story of Andy Bellows, a 36 year old freelance graphic designer whose dependence on all things tech has wreaked havoc on his very human body.

When his doctor suggests a digital detox, Andy is reluctant, yet for the sake of his health, pursues this strange, new journey on the road to wellness.

As a result, Andy discovers a newfound appreciation for his life, finds a new love, and that logging off doesn't mean giving up tech entirely, but to find a happy balance between living his life and needing tech to live.

Andy is a relatable character; some of his qualities I can definitely relate to, including the way his mind makes funny remarks only the readers can see.

The author injects the narrative with humor, which I enjoyed, but at times I felt it was too jokey.

Some scenes were amusing, but drawn out. It was how I felt when watching Bridesmaids; some of the outrageous scenes were hilarious but went on for 10 minutes too long.

This was a good read. It would make a good rom-com.

I don’t recall reading other books by Nick Spalding, so this was an introductory read for me. I found the writing style simple and engaging, even if his personality was a bit histrionic at times.
I enjoyed witnessing his guinea-pig quest to quit all things digital except for work. I like revisiting the nostalgia of pre-Internet and his story provided plenty, as well as illuminating how much our technology has permanently changed our culture.
Thank you to Net Galley for this fun glimpse and past and present reality.

2.5 stars. I love the idea. I think everyone on the planet needs to detox from technology. It was funny at times, but the writing was a little long-winded (two and a half pages about trying to find a spot in a parking lot?) and there was more talk of IBS than I ever need to read in a single book.

I wasn't sure about this book when the first two pages talked about an app that would track bowel movements. I pushed through those few minutes of grossness and was glad I did. Getting to know Andy Bellows as he learned to live without technology was a great reprieve from the real world. It was also interesting to think about walking away from all social media when currently the world is under a global pandemic. To live without the constant barrage of information is tempting right now, but scary at the same time. In that way I relate to Bellows as he starts his detox. What I really enjoyed about this book was his final message. That following others, checking into what they're doing or their opinion to make your choices is a waste of time. I totally see the irony that I don't believe in checking in on opinions as I'm writing a review for a book. But I don't believe you should choose to read this book because I liked it. You should choose to read it because you want to. I know I'll be checking out more of Nick Spalding's books now.

Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC!

I wanted to like this book...ironic that I read it on an iPad. However, I found myself skimming just trying to finish. It did go by quickly, but I didn’t really feel like there was a storyline. I found Andy annoying and couldn’t relate to his train of thought.

Thank you to Amazon Publishing and NetGalley for a digital arc in exchange for an honest review.

I thought this book was laugh out loud hilarious and I really enjoyed it! I highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys memoirs that read like fiction and who needs a laugh! This follows the story of our main character who gives up the internet for two months and how that affects his life. He even finds love and the whole story was just so cute! I thoroughly enjoyed it. Two thumbs way up for this one!!

I have enjoyed many of Nick Spalding's books in the past because I love their sense of humor and writing style, but I found Logging Off to be incredibly tedious to read. I caught myself skimming for key words and plot points because I wasn't connecting with any of it. I'm sure it was a deliberate stylistic choice to show how addicted to technology the main character, Andy, is and perhaps if I had kept reading it may have eventually revealed a nice character arc. Unfortunately, this one is a miss for me and I am adding it to the DNF pile after reading 25%.

Honest review provided in exchange for a galley copy courtesy of #NetGalley.

As always - Nick Spalding does not disappoint!

A humorous look into technology as only Spalding can do the best!

HIGHLY recommend

Many Thanks to Amazon, UK and NetGalley for a great read!

Witty comedy that's so appropriate at this current time where we are all using technology and social media to keep us entertained while the world is so unsettled. I read this at the start of the lockdown and it was so thought provoking when considering just how much time I spend online, could I cope without it? I have no idea!
Well worth a read and a try at coming offline.

Received a copy from Netgalley for an honest review.

OMG! I loved this book! So funny, I hurt my belly laughing. I had been meaning to read this author for a while and took this opportunity to do so. It's so awesome to see a guy perspective on modern life and it's problems. Give this one a go, you'll be glad you did.

I loved this book. After reading it I realised that actually I spend far too much time on social media, while I am lucky it doesn't make me feel inadequate some people it does. When Andy starts to suffer physical symptoms he decides to live his life without using the computer - there is lots of humour in this book which appeals to me but it has a serious undertone. Imagine going back to a time when you don't have all the answers at the tip of your fingers. An enjoyable read that made me think about how I live life

I tried to read this one but I can’t get past the first chapter. It’s crude and not funny at all. I’m not sure if it’s because I’m not the right audience for it or not, but I don’t find it to be very interesting. I won’t leave a review on other channels as it isn’t fair since I did not finish reading this book.

I enjoy reading Nick Spalding books as I find them an easy read and mostly likely they seem to be relevant to society! As today with all the social media going it was refreshing to read a different perspective on it.

Got this via NetGalley. I’ve read a few of Nick Spalding’s books before and they’re all a bit random. I enjoyed the links with Bath and The Mendips in this book and liked the overall idea of how spending less time on the internet can be old for you. However I just couldn’t get invested in the main character that well due to some of Nick Spalding’s typical silliness. Not bad, but it didn’t keep me hooked and took a while to read.

Andy Bellows is an everyman. Someone most people can identify with. If you are not like him, you know someone who is. That’s what makes his character so great. It's very easy to identify with his trails and his foibles. His problems are very timely, in fact, this book could be ahead of the curve, in address the over-reliance on technology, specifically online.

In its way, it’s a wake-up call but wrapped up in a crazy and Hilarious narrative. Forget a Greta Thumberg, its Andy Bellows who we need to listen to.

Its fresh and original, and the journey here is great fun. It a good you cannot put down. You just want to experience more. Just like the technology, it deals with, it very compulsive. This is my second Nick Spalding book, after reading Dumped Actually. Personally, I think this is even better than that great book. That is why I thought it was pure genius to overlap a with part of Dumped Actually. Marvelous idea.

Really recommend this to anyone with a sense of humor and fun. I believe this is going to be the top of many people's recommended lists. Pure Genious. to be shared with as many people as possible

A very relevant topic in today’s world!
I have read a few of Nick Spalding’s books now and as with all the others I find them to be a very easy and fun read. I look forward to reading more.

I did not enjoy this as much as the last book, that’s not to say I did not like the story, I just found it to be not quite as funny. Logging off was a good fun read though and I would recommend you give it a go, I would be interested to hear/see other people’s opinions on it

This is the first Nick Spalding book I’ve read and I found it so easy to get into and enjoy, it’s a very accessible book and also incredibly relatable. The concept of a digital detox is very relevant as we are all getting more and more reliant on technology which as illustrated so well in this has both pros and cons. I loved following the thoughts going through Andy’s mind as he despaired at the impact the lack of technology had on both his mind and his life. His friend Fergus was fun to read as he was so good at gently manipulating Andy for both their benefit and the loggers off, especially Grace, were well written. This was a really relaxing read with some great humour and also very salient points.

Andy Bellows is a graphic designer who is addicted to modern technology. His life is controlled by the apps and the internet. When his health takes a nosedive through anxiety, his doctor recommends a detox from technology, logging off from digital life for 60 days!

What follows after this is the usual crazy and farcical high jinks that Spalding loves putting his characters through. My only negative about the book was that there wasn’t as many laugh out loud moments as there has been in his previous books. But, to be fair, not many authors make me laugh out loud and after reading a certain scene with a pug I had tears streaming down my face!

4.5 stars I have read a few of this authors books now and I always know they’ll never disappoint me. This was a fun lighthearted read that had me laughing out loud a few times. A very funny and thought provoking read with great characters.