What does the cryptic crossword clue "Exhilarated seeing books on the top shelf? (3,2)" mean?

The definition is "Exhilarated". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). LIT (synonym="books") + UP (abbreviation="top") = LIT UP; definition: "Exhilarated" The answer is LIT UP.

Exhilarated seeing books on the top shelf? (3,2)

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