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18 posts | 10 read | 11 to read
From bestselling author Nick Spalding comes a laugh-out-loud story about getting offline--and getting on with life. Andy Bellows is in a right state. Plagued with insomnia, anxiety and neckache, he's convinced there's something seriously wrong with him. And the worst thing is that his doctor agrees. The diagnosis: Andy is in the grip of a self-destructive addiction to technology--he just cannot put that bloody mobile phone down. Texting, tweeting, gaming and online dating--technology rules Andy's life. His phone even monitors his bowel movements. So how will he cope when he's forced to follow doctor's orders and step away from all of his beloved screens? From having to leave the flat in search of food like some kind of Neanderthal to engaging in conversations with actual people, Andy's about to discover just how bewildering--and scary--the analogue world can be. And when his sixty-day detox hits the headlines--making him a hero to suffering technophiles everywhere--Andy is sorely tempted to pack it all in and escape in the nearest Uber. Can he get himself out of this mess, and work out how to live a better, technologically balanced life...without consulting Google even once?
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PlainJayne81
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I actually loved this one.. Very funny & has actually made me question my own time spent online & also think about the amount of apps I rely on, but don't really need.. Brilliant.. 😊

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julesG
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Nice dedication. More people should be knitting. 😜

Andy's lifestyle made me slightly panicky just reading about it. Fortunately and hilariously, he has to go on a technology detox. It's tough on him at first, but if course he gets better and realises that what you see on social media isn't necessarily what real life looks like.

#NetGalley #ARC #MountARC

#SuperSeptember @Andrew65

Andrew65 Well done 👏👏👏 4y
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PlainJayne81
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Book 2 of 3.. 😁 I'm trying to switch it up a bit & read something other than crime, mystery & thriller.. This sounds different to what I normally go for..

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ElleMNOpe
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An entertaining story & cautionary tale rolled up in one. I very much enjoy Spalding's writing style is flippant, hilarious, & realistic, making the character interactions & Andy's internal monologues feel incredibly natural. The characters may be occasionally farcical, but have a ring of truth about them that create a bit of internal retrospection. There were definitely a few over-the-top moments & corniness, but it was all good fun.

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BethM
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I love when these two snuggle in next to me. In other news this book is quite funny, but I think my old Kindle Keyboard is dying. Not holding much of a charge 😭

Avanders Oh that‘s so frustrating 😣 Though if a new one is a possibility.... 😁 5y
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Cathy_J
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Listened to the audio book of this one and it was hilarious. Some really good observations and messages too. ⭐⭐⭐⭐

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julesG
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@LibrarianRyan - found my book on the first try. ? Unless ARCs don't count.

"Oh my God."

@ShyBookOwl #BookHunt Round 1

By the way, it's @Crazeedi's fault I have this ARC to read and review. ?

LibrarianRyan Yeahhh 5y
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Verity
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This might seem a bit of a strange choice to really enjoy a book about a digital detox at a time when most of us are using technology more than ever to keep in touch with family and friends, but this made me laugh so much. Andy's adventures without his phone were funny and relatable, the secondary characters are great and I thought the resolution was really clever.  It also reminds you not to take what you see on the internet too seriously!

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Crazeedi
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Thanks to #netgalley, #lakeunionpublishing , and #amazonpublishingUK for the opportunity to read this hilarious book.
Pub date April 23, 2020
If you've ever thought about disconnecting from all your electronic devices, you will get a kick out of this book. Andy is suffering from all kinds of physical problems and when his jaw freezes up during a presentation, he make appointment with his doctor. Diagnosis? ⤵️

Crazeedi Technology addiction! Treatment? No technology for 60 days. And so the adventure begins. You will laugh out loud as he tries to survive without his devices. Recommend!! 5y
BookishMe Hehehe... A tech detox is always a good idea! 😆 😆 5y
BethM Only 3.99 on kindle! I‘ll give it a shot, I could use some laughter. 5y
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Crazeedi @BethM I think it's a fun book, doesnt destroy your heart and makes you laugh 5y
Megabooks Thank you for the lovely angel card!! 💜😘 5y
Crazeedi @Megabooks 🥰❤ 5y
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jessinikkip
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Giving this #NetGalley #ARC a chance now that my head doesnt feel like its exploding. Little Man is back to being the #LazyCoworker and fortunately hasnt headbutted anyone today.

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nukie19
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Light-hearted read that will leave you wondering whether our increasing reliance on technology is helping or hurting us. For our protaganist, Andy, its definitely hurting him-and reading about his adventures trying to detox was both enjoyable & cringe-worthy. The book won't change your life (I don't think!) but will give you a few hours of enjoyment. Thanks to the publisher for providing an ARC through Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.

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nukie19
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Feeling free does not also stop you from feeling lost. The two emotions can sit beside each other quite comfortably.

#quote #quotsymarch

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nukie19
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Ready for something funny and really hoping I like this better than his book Fat Chance...