I was sick of tomes in 2.0 now I loathe them in 3.0

[Ashkendor]

Because It's the only efficient way.

Expert gives 75 tomes, while the other options give 20- tomes.

Then you need to decide what's more important to you - being efficient or having fun. Me, I'll take fun any day. I've got an entire week to cap Lore so I'm in no hurry, but since I'm getting Lore doing things I enjoy doing, it's not so much of a grind.

As of right now I'm 421/450 for the week already.