u/Yggdrasil-

I hope this isn't too niche, but I'm searching for books where some grand plan at survival or space travel goes awry. I'm especially looking for books that focus on the physical/medical issues that may arise in these scenarios where food supplies and medicine are limited - I want characters with random old timey diseases like scurvy or tetanus, contending with the physical realities of starvation, etc. The bleaker the better.

Does anything like this exist? The closest I can think of is Aniara by Harry Martinson, but it's not quite as visceral as what I'm after. Any suggestions are much appreciated!

I really enjoy Laymon's intriguing plots and fast-paced prose, but I can't bear the way he writes women. I'm currently reading In the Dark, and while I think it's an entertaining story, there's a little too much breasting boobily for my taste.

Does anyone know of any female authors who write in a similar style (or a male author who is less weird about women)? Especially open to authors from the 80s/90s, but modern is OK too. I have read Kathe Koja - any other recs welcome. Thanks!!!

Lifelong glasses wearer with a lifelong struggle here. My nose bridge is basically even with my eyebrows, so almost all glasses either cover up my brows or actually sit *above* my brows, which is a strange look. Does anyone have suggestions for glasses that will look more normal on me - i.e. brows above the frames? Is this a pipe dream for someone with my anatomy? Pls help ):

I usually buy my glasses from sites like zenni or eyebuydirect, if that makes a difference! TiA!