I feel very strongly that everyone with young people in their lives should read this book. Adele has done a superb job of bringing together the research into tech companies and putting the issue of online harms into context, as well as weaving in her personal experience and that of other affected families like hers. I listened to her read the audiobook and it was so compelling. A much needed book full of important information and storytelling. If you’re into advocacy and activism, read this as a brilliant example of what can be achieved.

It’s not often I say this about a book, but Logging Off is something I truly want everyone to read. It is a book for everyone who uses the internet. Don’t think it’s for you because you don’t use social media much? Well, the whole point Adele Zeynep Walton makes is that there is no distinction between the “online” and “offline” world – both affect our lives and society dramatically. This book may confirm what you already know or suspect about algorithms, it could be new information or a mix of both. But having it all in one place with real human stories makes Logging Off an incredible book that I hope will inspire change in what we expect from big tech companies. Logging Off explores how algorithms silo opinions, feed us negative and inflammatory information, fuel extreme opinions and inflict real-world harm. It is sobering to realise how insidious this technology has become, yet Logging Off also presents a hopeful note for the future with a manifesto for change.

This book is an essential manual for everyone who uses digital spaces and want to get the best out of them whilst keeping themselves and their loved one safe. The author skillfully captures the impact of social media on different aspects of our lives and exposes the harms caused by their algorithms. It's written in a way that even someone who isn't tech savvy can understand as it includes a wide range of references to lived experiences. The author clearly researched her subject well and she has bravely spoken about her personal experience of harms caused by the digital world. Each chapter covers a different area which keeps the reader's attention going and in the final chapter the author provides a brilliant summary of what we can all do to claim back our autonomy and safety online. Buy this book to better inform yourself about the digital harms we all face every day and buy it for others to spread this excellent call to action made by the author.

Excellent book for anyone wanting to truly understand the complex and often dangerous world of the internet. With clarity and compassion, Adele, the author, takes readers through the dark corners of the digital space—places most of us don’t realise exist, but which are having a profound and sometimes devastating impact on real lives. She bravely discusses suicide forums, including the one that tragically took her sister Amy, shedding light on how vulnerable individuals are being drawn into harmful online communities. She explores the chilling reality of stalking and even murder facilitated by the online world. The stories of viral challenges that have cost children their lives—reminders that what seems like a game can have fatal consequences. The book also addresses the more subtle, systemic ways people are affected, such as how the elderly, like Tony in the book, are being excluded from society simply because they lack digital literacy. It’s a powerful call to action for more inclusivity and education. This book isn’t just informative—it’s essential reading. Take the time to read it, reflect on it, and most importantly, educate yourself and others about the very real dangers that exist online. As a bereaved Mum (to Jools forever 14) myself, I highly recommend you read this book. Well done, Adele.

Amazing book. It is a refreshing and honest book at life beyond the screen. She shares her story in a such warm, honest way, her reflections made me pause and rethink how I use social media and really appreciate how vulnerable and real was. It blends personal insight with culture critique, encouraging me rethink my digital habits. With clarity and courage, Adele has powerfully exposed the serious dangers of the online world and how capitalist system often profits from the exploitation of vulnerable individuals. Definitely recommend it, if you are feeling a bit burnt out by digital life. Gen Z, policy makers, educators, parents ,technologists should read this. Well done and thank you Adele, this world needs young people like you.