"Books?" He hadn't noticed book - mostly because he'd been looking her over as he helped her up. A bit mousey, but fit, and her eyes were a nice sort of blue. Shaggable, he thought, and put a little more charm into his smile.
He had to look around when she'd spoken, though, and he noticed the book and let go of her hand to go and start to gather them up. "Bit soggy is all. Sure they'll dry out."