Chinese English or English Chinese dictionary ( Bty, Chinese books are overpriced here compare to China and it is hard to find good chinese books. Sorry I know books are super heavy!) Regular bed comforter cost around $40, so if you think you have better option, it is a good choice to bring one. otherwise, save some space for more important things. I agree with Upstaris, haircut tools only worth about $15, I don't think you need to bring it with you from China. I highly discourage you bring rice cooker from China. As you know, US is using 110 volt here, so you should get electroic applicance after you come and I remember it is less than $30 for a cheap brand rice cooker. if you want to go luxury, there is up to $100 rice cooker which is made in Japan