(note: this is a sponsored Bolder Books segment)

Boomers now spend more time shopping online, more money shopping online, and more per transaction online than any other generation — more than millennials and more than Gen X! Along with the convenience, though, comes worry about data and personal privacy.

Artificial Intelligence now analyzes every aspect of consumer behavior to predict future buying patterns, so those fears will only grow.

That’s the background behind the fascinating and provocative new thriller, The Store, from best-selling author James Patterson, and we asked him to share more about what inspired the story.

Plus, we spoke with Patterson about his ongoing and incredibly generous donations to the School Library Campaign.

And don’t miss this chance to learn from the master! In James Patterson Teaches Writing, an online masterclass, you’ll get exclusive access as Patterson shares everything he has learned about writing best-selling books, including 22 video lessons and excercises that take you through every part of the process. Get all of the details, and lifetime access, at MasterClass.com.