Audiobooks are booming in popularity and they are a fun way to boost mental health. A calm voice can actually lower your stress hormones just like meditation does. Publishers Weekly reports the audiobook industry grew 13% in revenue last year, marking more than a decade of double-digit growth. Americans are listening more than ever while while commuting, working out, or just winding down at night. Lonely? An audiobook can be surprisingly comforting. There's something about having a voice in your ear, telling you a story, that is intimate. That sense of connection is can really impact your mood. Need to improve focus? Stop scrolling and start listening. Give your busy brain a break. On this Dying to Ask: 5 ways listening to audiobooks is good for your mental health 5 places to get audiobooks, including one that is 100% free