As far as I know, the "Hammer of the Titans" artifact grants a spellbook to any hero, even if they didn't have one before.
P.S. my record is 3/61
The only way to complete the map on day 2 is to go through the lower area where the guardian asks for the "Hammer of the Titans." If you clear the path, a Gremlin can reach the "Earth Magic" spellbook. However, it's also impossible to defeat the Azure Dragon without the "Hammer of the Titans."
Other options (like taking a "Scroll of Water Walking" or "Boots of Levitation") don't work because they don't provide enough movement points, and getting the "Earth Magic" spellbook on day 2 is also not possible.
So, 3 days is the minimum for this map?